RE: Security job for IT professional

["Randy Golly" <rcgolly () vermeertexas com>]

Yes, I'm actually just finishing the Masters program at the University of
Dallas.  They are one of the few programs accredited by the NSA and Dept. of
Homeland Security that have the entire program available online at
http://www.thedallasmba.com/ia/programs.cfm.  I actually live within 15
miles of the campus, but have taken several classes online with other IA
students from around the world.  Several government/military types taking it
from overseas right now.

Check this site, http://www.defenselink.mil/nii/iasp/schoolsCAEList.htm it
lists the Centers of Academic Excellence (CAEs) in Information Assurance
Education.  The Department of Defense actually promotes an IA scholarship
that actually pays your way for tuition, plus $15k per year as long as you
repay your time back to the NSA or DoD.  Not a bad gig if you are willing to
move to DC after school.  Plus you are basically guaranteed a job afterward
graduating, and last time I checked NSA experience goes a long way on a
resume.  Good luck!

Randy Golly

-----Original Message-----
From: Barbara Filkins [mailto:filkins () impulse net] 
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 8:44 AM
To: Randy Golly; SECURITY-BASICS () securityfocus com
Subject: RE: Security job for IT professional

Do you have examples of such programs?  Thanks!  Barb Filkins

-----Original Message-----
From: Randy Golly [mailto:rcgolly () vermeertexas com] 
Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 7:39 PM
To: SECURITY-BASICS () securityfocus com
Subject: RE: Security job for IT professional


Suggestions?  Appreciate the 6 figure income and do what you do best ;-)

... It's not having what you want, It's wanting what you've got ...
Sheryl Crow

But honestly, does he have an MBA?  There are several masters level IA
programs that prep for management level security positions.

... Randy Golly


-----Original Message-----
From: Matt Stern [mailto:sternm () comprehensive com] 
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 10:58 AM
To: SECURITY-BASICS () securityfocus com
Subject: Security job for IT professional

Hello all:

I have a friend who has 25 years of general experience in IT, including 
OS, networks, applications, support, etc., but not security.

He is interested in getting into the IT security field and wonders how 
to best do it, while somehow preserving (or close to) his 6 figure 
present income.

Any ideas/suggestions?

Thanks.  I couldn't think of a way to help.

-- 
Matthew H. Stern, CCP/CDP, sternm () comprehensive com
Serving the IT industry since 1976
Comprehensive Computer Services Inc.
www.comprehensive.com
Phone: 631 755-2250, Fax 755-2254
560 Broad Hollow Road, Melville NY 11747

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