[Gozo]

Hey there
The questions they asked were really fair to be honest.
From what I can remember this is what I got:
They asked me about extra curricular stuff
They asked me about the difference between ethical hacking and digital forensics
They asked me about if I had read about hacking/e-crime in the news.

Just be enthusiastic, and I'm sure that you will get in

Hopefully see you in September!

[THESHade]

(Original post by Gozo)
Hey there
The questions they asked were really fair to be honest.
From what I can remember this is what I got:
They asked me about extra curricular stuff
They asked me about the difference between ethical hacking and digital forensics
They asked me about if I had read about hacking/e-crime in the news.

Just be enthusiastic, and I'm sure that you will get in

Hopefully see you in September!

What will u choose? DF or EH?
And what were ur answers?

[Gozo]

I chose Ethical Hacking and counter measures, just because for me, it sounded so much more interesting ! Also I have wanted to do it for like a year and a half ^^

For extra curricular - Music, socialising my friends.

Difference between ethical hacking and DF is - Ethical Hacking is the prevention of a cyber crime such as a hacking attempt, and Digital Forensics is the aftermath of a cyber crime.

For hacking in the news - I talked about anon and their "F you FBI Friday" - Essentially weekly attacks on the FBI's security and files. I also talked about wiki leaks, and the potential for cyber terrorism to occur and why there is a need in society for people to prevent these potential hacks.

^ Something along those lines!

[THESHade]

Thnx, I like my chances then (I am well-prepared ) See u in September

[isengard1]

So no technical questions during the interview? I thought it was the opposite, at least for skills mentioned in the ps, cause anyone could say to be a top-level kernel programmer and then not be able to write a single line in C.

I mean, if they choose just for the enthusiasm demonstrated by the candidates, the next EH's class will consist of around 200-250 people. I don't think anyone of us lacks of motivation.

BTW, congrats to new EH students for their offers
Hope we'll be classmates (I'm still waiting for my interview).

isengard1

[Brizee]

(Original post by hsteel)
Hi. I still haven't heard back from Abertay Is anyone else waiting for a response?

When did you apply, for what course and did you apply through UCAS?

(Original post by Gozo)
Was at the ethical hacking/digital forensics interviews on the 1st of march, and I too got 2 unconditionals! Because I always wanted to do the hacking course, I accepted it instantly! I will see all you hackers when term starts!

Congrats! Gozo We'll have to start thinking about your freshers week haha

[isengard1]

For those interested in EH at GCU, some days ago I sent them an email to find out more about the syllabus contents. Briefly, this is what I got answered today:

-C programming but also developing experience with scripting languages (not mentioned);
-Linux and Windows based systems;
-open source software and environments (Backtrack, Helix, sleuth kit, wireshark, nmap, nessus, metasploit etc.);

The lecturer also stated that the course is mainly focused on education rather than simply training and aims to give graduates an "understanding of the underlying principles, methodologies and concepts".

Hope it can help.
isengard1

[SamBeau]

(Original post by smartipants)
Hello all,

Anyone else had interviews yet? Had mine today and heard back within a few hours, unconditional for both Ethical Hacking and Digital Forensics... cheesing!!

If you're wondering about interview questions (SamBeau?) They just ask what you think of the uni, why you want to go etc. Nothing demanding, they keep it really informal and it's really nothing to worry about. It's more to see if you're really interested than if you have any pre-existing skills or the like.

Thank you! If they're investigating my interest, they'll get a lot of it. On top of my IB syllabus ive started to read up on the skills and c# / c++ programming they do during the course (as well as the CHAOS module). Hopefully i won't do too bad on the interview.

[SamBeau]

(Original post by Gozo)
Hey there
The questions they asked were really fair to be honest.
From what I can remember this is what I got:
They asked me about extra curricular stuff
They asked me about the difference between ethical hacking and digital forensics
They asked me about if I had read about hacking/e-crime in the news.

Just be enthusiastic, and I'm sure that you will get in

Hopefully see you in September!

Thanks! Really helpful =D

[SamBeau]

Haha oh, an odd question - on the chance that I do get accepted into Ethical Hacking at Abertay, any girls out there?

Haha I've been told by a few of my friends stdying DF and EH I'll probably be the only girl =P

[isengard1]

(Original post by SamBeau)
Haha oh, an odd question - on the chance that I do get accepted into Ethical Hacking at Abertay, any girls out there?

Haha I've been told by a few of my friends stdying DF and EH I'll probably be the only girl =P

You're probably right. It's quite rare finding a girl interested in this geek stuff

[SamBeau]

(Original post by isengard1)
You're probably right. It's quite rare finding a girl interested in this geek stuff

Yup! I'm the only female (this includes students and staff) who has taken HL Physics in my school for 2 years.....male teachers, male class - it's hilarious! I find it as a form of motivation really.

[isengard1]

(Original post by SamBeau)
Yup! I'm the only female (this includes students and staff) who has taken HL Physics in my school for 2 years.....male teachers, male class - it's hilarious! I find it as a form of motivation really.

Next step...marines?

[hsteel]

[QUOTE=Brizee;36621086]When did you apply, for what course and did you apply through UCAS?

I applied for Forensic Psycho-Biology at the end of October through UCAS.

[THESHade]

Is anyone else concerned why there is no background info for lecturers of EH on the Abertay website? There is background info (Current research, past education, modules they teach, etc.) on other lecturers for fe. Networking module or other modules non-related to EH


BTW thnx Saruman for the GCU info and GL on your interview in 2 days.

(Original post by SamBeau)
Haha oh, an odd question - on the chance that I do get accepted into Ethical Hacking at Abertay, any girls out there?

Haha I've been told by a few of my friends stdying DF and EH I'll probably be the only girl =P

Quite likely indeed
However, this time you will actually have few women lecturers

[Brizee]

(Original post by hsteel)

(Original post by Brizee)
When did you apply, for what course and did you apply through UCAS?

I applied for Forensic Psycho-Biology at the end of October through UCAS.

Assuming Track hasn't been updated at all - I'd probably look at giving the Student Recruitment Office a call and see where your application is at, I've attached contact details for you.

Student Recruitment Office

Student Recruitment Office
University of Abertay Dundee
Kydd Building
Dundee
DD1 1HG
Tel: +44 (0) 1382 308080
Fax: +44 (0) 1382 308081

[SamBeau]

(Original post by isengard1)
Next step...marines?

Har har ;P I'll have you know i was actually once interested in joining the military! Perhaps as a pilot, or i was attracted to the whole aspect of it - but in the end I moved to the middle east and couldn't so got into this instead.

Besides, im into sports and fitness etc, but hell, I ain't butch! xD

[isengard1]

(Original post by SamBeau)
Besides, im into sports and fitness etc, but hell, I ain't butch! xD

...she said putting down a gun and wearing a kevlar skirt.

[Brizee]

(Original post by isengard1)
...she said putting down a gun and wearing a kevlar skirt.

Get a room :P

[isengard1]

(Original post by Brizee)
Get a room :P

Naaa, just joking. Italian dna, not my fault...