Re: To go to University - For the CISSP etc. - Good idea/Bad idea???

[Trojacek <trojacek () gmail com>]

Hi Hy,

Thought I'd add some input. The degree program certainly helps here in
the states, but depending upon your objectives and how involved IT and
security is in your personal life, it may make sense to get a degree
that is not exactly related. What I mean is, if this stuff is part of
your personal life - you will learn it through osmosis anyway.

Taking this one step further and realizing that you will probably
change over time as you grown and develop as a person and so will your
objectives it may be wise to get another degree that is not exactly
related and continue to self study on your own in the area of IT /
security.

Personally, I've found this combination to be quite potent with people
I've interacted with over the years.

For example, some individuals have had a degree in music, English, or
the best I've seen was one with an accounting degree. The accounting
degree allowed this individual to do quite well by navigating both
sides of the fence - having enough understanding of various financial
controls, yet having real know how from a technical perspective.

One other thing that may help is to get a student worker position
performing some systems administration or similar activties at
whatever university you decide to go to.

Shohn

On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 3:26 AM, Hy Zaret <hyzaret () gmail com> wrote:
> Greetings & Salutations to all!
>
> I've been training myself for a while, and have recently came to the
> conclusion that University would be my best choice.
>
> The main reasons I made this decision are;
> • Social reasons
> • Educational advantages
> • Takes years off the experience needed to take the CISSP
>
> I'm writing on these mailing-lists for two reasons;
> • To find out what you think of my choice (not locked in yet!!!)
> • For advice on which course to go for (Sydney, NSW, Australia)
>
> I am wishing sometime in the future to begin a career in IT Security.
>
> Although being under 18, I have still found time to achieve various
> certifications; including CompTIA's Security+, three Cisco
> certifications & a Microsoft accreditation.
>
> Also, for the last 4 months I've been working full-time on the 1st
> Level of an IT Helpdesk.
>
> Am very open to ideas, so would be interested in reading & answering
> your replies!
>
> Thank you for reading this,
>
> Hy Zaret
>
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