security course?

Remmy

I know there is a degree in computer security in letterkenny college but does anywhere else know where they offer degrees in security?

Also if anyone one does one could they give me their opinions on whats it like.

Thanks
Remmy

Timmy_d

limerick institute of technology do something along those lines i think,check out website...

Remmy

thanks timmy!i looked it up but it doesnt specify whether its a computer security course or a security management course!anyone know this?

Thanks
Remmy

Timmy_d

does it have to be computer security specifically? the course in l.i.t is "computer networks & systems mgmt" (honours degree)with some security modules in year 3,then there is a masters in the following modules...

Security and Digital Forensics, Security and Cryptography,
Data Communications and Network Technologies,
Digital Forensics and Computer Crime, Enterprise Technology
Management, Research Project.

Tom Dunne

DCU do a security and forensics MSc.

Timmy_d

tom dunne wrote:

DCU do a security and forensics MSc.

Do you know anyone who did it,did they say it was good?

Tom Dunne

Timmy_d wrote:

Do you know anyone who did it,did they say it was good?

No, 'fraid not.

Vokes

I did it.

A 2:1 grade in your BSc is needed as an entry requirement. The course is a straight 12 months: so a semester, exams, semester, exams, summer practicum. And like most courses in DCU it's fairly taxing and there's always lots of assignments to be getting on with.

Topics covered included Cryptography, Number Theory, Advanced Operating Systems, Biometrics, Network Security, Law / Ethics, Forensic Computing and lots more.

Personally, I found the Forenisc stuff pretty tiresome. But enjoyed learning the Security stuff immensely. Found the Law / Ethics course useful too

Definitely the toughest 12 months of college ive ever done with regards to the workload, assignments, exams

If you search on the DCU forum, OP, you'll see some other useful threads on this particular course.

Timmy_d

SofaKing wrote:

I did it.

A 2:1 grade in your BSc is needed as an entry requirement. The course is a straight 12 months: so a semester, exams, semester, exams, summer practicum. And like most courses in DCU it's fairly taxing and there's always lots of assignments to be getting on with.

Topics covered included Cryptography, Number Theory, Advanced Operating Systems, Biometrics, Network Security, Law / Ethics, Forensic Computing and lots more.

Personally, I found the Forenisc stuff pretty tiresome. But enjoyed learning the Security stuff immensely. Found the Law / Ethics course useful too

Definitely the toughest 12 months of college ive ever done with regards to the workload, assignments, exams

If you search on the DCU forum, OP, you'll see some other useful threads on this particular course.

Are job prospects good for this course!

Vokes

Heh, only seen this now. Sorry dude

Job prospects? Absolutely.

The majority of the class graduated (DCU work you hard ) and all of the ppl that I was still in contact with got some great positions (or went traveling & got jobs as soon as they returned) in Security, Forensic comuting, Health IT., Banking at home and abroad.

I also had an offer (which I declined) from the Uni to do further research following on from my end-of-year practicum, which was pretty cool. So it looks like there's lots of opportunities to do further study into security tech stuff that may be linked to their research in their Engineering / Computing Depts.

Timmy_d

did your college mates have the work experience during college to get these positions?

ramblingcelt

Remmy, I work in the expanding area of IT security. U should try and figure out what area of IT security you want to work in.

Have a look at the IISP website and the CISSP certification which is seen as the basic driving licence in IT security. (Google these for more info).

If you have a technical background it is worth looking at firewalls, computer forensics and website security. The UK have a wide range of courses, UCL, Glamorgan and RHUL.ac.uk are some of the best.

If you have a less technical background I would look at business continuity, security policies, disaster management etc.

For a flavour of all these, I strongly recommend the CISSP course or even just a the CISSP exam prep book to get a feel. www.itjobswatch.co.uk will give you a good idea of salaries.

Hope this helps.