A career in Computer Security

Good morning,
I'm an Italian University student (currently attending a MSc. in
Computer Science), with a passion for Computer Security. So far, my
University has given me 2 courses on Computer Security (of 6 ECTS
each), which gave me a good overview and introduction on security
protocols (SSH, SSL, SET, Kerberos, ecc...) and software (Snort,
Metasploit framework, ecc..). But I want to study more of it, I want a
career in this exiciting field (I admit, I like Computer Security also
because there's a sense of power in this knowledge, more that other
fields of Computer Science can give me).
What path would you raccomend me? Drop from my MSc. (which doesn't
have more security courses, only a course on NS2 and P2P networks)?
Are there Universities in the world which have degrees only in
Computer Security? I know about UAC in Arizona
(http://www.hackerdegree.com), and the University of Aalboorg in
Denmark, what do you think of them? Maybe it's better to concentrate
instead on getting some certification (the CCSP, or the CompTIA
Security+, or any other)?
My dream would be to work for some consulting company, like
=46oundstone...
Thanks for your advices

Re: A career in Computer Security

> Good morning,
> I'm an Italian University student (currently attending a MSc. in
> Computer Science), with a passion for Computer Security. So far, my
> University has given me 2 courses on Computer Security (of 6 ECTS
> each), which gave me a good overview and introduction on security
> protocols (SSH, SSL, SET, Kerberos, ecc...) and software (Snort,
> Metasploit framework, ecc..). But I want to study more of it, I want a
> career in this exiciting field (I admit, I like Computer Security also
> because there's a sense of power in this knowledge, more that other
> fields of Computer Science can give me).
> What path would you raccomend me? Drop from my MSc. (which doesn't
> have more security courses, only a course on NS2 and P2P networks)?
> Are there Universities in the world which have degrees only in
> Computer Security? I know about UAC in Arizona
> (http://www.hackerdegree.com), and the University of Aalboorg in
> Denmark, what do you think of them? Maybe it's better to concentrate
> instead on getting some certification (the CCSP, or the CompTIA
> Security+, or any other)?
> My dream would be to work for some consulting company, like
> Foundstone...
> Thanks for your advices

Have a look at this link, it might be in the career direction you are
seeking.

http://www.abertay.ac.uk/Courses/CDetails.cfm?CID=363&Key=00 3.001

Rgds,

jbx

Re: A career in Computer Security

On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:16:57 GMT, A Mahone wrote:
> Good morning,
> I'm an Italian University student (currently attending a MSc. in
> Computer Science), with a passion for Computer Security. So far, my
> University has given me 2 courses on Computer Security (of 6 ECTS
> each), which gave me a good overview and introduction on security
> protocols (SSH, SSL, SET, Kerberos, ecc...) and software (Snort,
> Metasploit framework, ecc..). But I want to study more of it, I want a
> career in this exiciting field (I admit, I like Computer Security also
> because there's a sense of power in this knowledge, more that other
> fields of Computer Science can give me).
> What path would you raccomend me? Drop from my MSc. (which doesn't
> have more security courses, only a course on NS2 and P2P networks)?
> Are there Universities in the world which have degrees only in
> Computer Security? I know about UAC in Arizona
> (http://www.hackerdegree.com),

Well, if they will teach you about security then first ask them
to fix their javascript. It is possible to inject xss into the
command window.

Hans
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Re: A career in Computer Security

On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:16:57 GMT, A. Mahone wrote:

>Are there Universities in the world which have degrees only in
>Computer Security?


Take a look at certification from ISC(2)
https://www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/index.cgi

Re: A career in Computer Security

Default User writes:

> On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:16:57 GMT, A. Mahone wrote:
>
> >Are there Universities in the world which have degrees only in
> >Computer Security?
>
>
> Take a look at certification from ISC(2)
> https://www.isc2.org/cgi-bin/index.cgi

But note: CISSP certification requires experience in infosec.
Learning the common body of knowledge however, is a good direction.


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