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Advice for someone interested in a security career?
From: "Chris Rodgerson" <Chris.Rodgerson () oracle com>
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 13:20:09 +0100
Hi all, I'm a student nearing the end of my degree course in Computer Science (currently on sandwich placement year, hence the @oracle.com email address), and I have decided that computer, and network security in particular, is the career I wish to pursue. I have a few options: 1) Finish my MEng Computer Science, and try to get a job (without any security-specific qualifications, save for a couple of courses completed as part of my degree) (2 Years more study) 2) Finish my degree a year early, qualifying with a BSc Computer Science, and then apply for Masters degree in a more specialised Security-related topic. (3 years) 3) Finish my MEng and then do a PhD in a more specialised Security-related topic.(4-5 years) In your opinions, which would be the better option in furthering my career in Security? Would more on-the-job experience be preferable to employers, or would they rather have someone with more (relevant) qualifications? I'm not sure if I would have the patience to complete a PhD, but then again you may think it's worth it. As a sidenote, I am based in Europe (specifically Ireland), which may or may not influence your answers. Thanks in advance, Chris --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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