Five questions from a student seeking a career in cyber security
Scroll to see replies
Original post by ahpadt
Well, yes. You don't really need a compsci degree if all you're gonna do is mundane IT support work. On the other hand, if you are going to be doing more demanding work which involves lengthy troubleshooting, it can be greatly beneficial to have a scientific background from a hard science like maths, physics, chemistry, engineering etc. You don't get this from other degrees. My boss only employs people with hard science degrees (exceptions would only be if you have real work experience from security agencies etc). Most of my colleagues have MSc/MEng or Phd.
Surely in the OPs situation there would be a more suitable course aimed at security?
Posted from TSR Mobile
Original post by Souljer
Surely in the OPs situation there would be a more suitable course aimed at security?
Posted from TSR Mobile
Posted from TSR Mobile
Mad Vlad could prolly fill you in on that. As far as I'm concerned you don't need a super-specialised degree like that to work within cyber security.
(edited 8 years ago)
Quick Reply
Related discussions
- MSc Cybersecurity
- Seeking Top UK Online Cybersecurity MSc Programs
- A Thrilling Journey into Cyber Security: My Experience at DMU
- Which 1 of these degrees is the better option(CompSci vs Compsci with cyber security)
- Can you only have 1 PS for all 5 UCAS choices?
- Need help asap pls answer this question?
- University of Salford or Manchester Metropolitan University ?
- Warwick or RHUL for cybersecurity/information security MSC?
- thinking of doing masters in cyber security but worried won't entry the requirement
- Should I try cybersecurity or stick with pharmacy?
- Cyber Security which to take? (Provisional or Full Certified?)
- Cyber security masters best University
- Why is an Open Day a Fascinating Opportunity?
- Psychology to Tech
- Not sure what degree to do
- Advice on Cyber Security Course
- Help with choosing A Levels
- My Cyber Security Journey at De Montfort University
- Is it just me?
- Degree
Latest
Last reply 3 minutes ago
Official London School of Economics and Political Science 2024 Applicant ThreadLast reply 4 minutes ago
UAL Bsc Fashion Management and fashion marketingLast reply 7 minutes ago
Can I do medicine with these gcse grades and what unis would be most likely to acceptLast reply 8 minutes ago
Official: Aston University A100 2024 Entry Applicant threadMedical Schools
1127
Last reply 10 minutes ago
Official University of Bristol Applicant Thread for 2024Last reply 14 minutes ago
Can someone please mark my AIC essay (my teacher is such an unreliable marker)Posted 16 minutes ago
Can someone please mark this out of 30(all my teachers refused)Last reply 33 minutes ago
Girl cries after first day of work "How do you have time for your life?"Chat
8
Last reply 33 minutes ago
My friend might be getting extra time and i hate it.Last reply 36 minutes ago
LSE anthropology and law 2024Last reply 41 minutes ago
Official University College London Applicant Thread for 2024Last reply 54 minutes ago
Is anyone going to graphic design in 2024 in university of Northampton?Posted 56 minutes ago
Online Delivery of Flowers to BangaloreTrending
Last reply 1 month ago
applying to Russel group unis if my undergrad is from a non Russel groupLast reply 1 month ago
How long should you wait to hear back after an assessment centre?Last reply 1 month ago
No level 3s and trying to find a way into Engineering as a 23 year old.Last reply 1 month ago
Applied Professional Engineering Program degree apprenticeship at JLRTrending
Last reply 1 month ago
applying to Russel group unis if my undergrad is from a non Russel groupLast reply 1 month ago
How long should you wait to hear back after an assessment centre?Last reply 1 month ago
No level 3s and trying to find a way into Engineering as a 23 year old.Last reply 1 month ago
Applied Professional Engineering Program degree apprenticeship at JLR
