I don't formally teach infosec but do a few public info security presentations a year to various area groups.
I have a BSBA in Management Information Systems, Accounting, and Finance. I have an MS in Computer Science. I have found the combination of business and technology valuable. As others have said, the BS, along with certain certifications, (or other equivalent qualifications such as certain military experience) does make it a little easier to get your foot in the door. After you have been working in a particular field for a while, experience becomes more important and degrees and certifications less. Several episodes back Paul and company had a good discussion around the value of certifications that roughly followed the same line of thinking. Also as others have said, a lack of degrees and certifications do not necessarily mean someone lacks the skills or qualifications to do the job. I am certain there are many on this list who do not have degrees or certifications that have better info sec skills than I do. Unfortunately you are always going to have some employers who are going to look for the degree or certification when hiring. Jody _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Adrian Crenshaw Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 7:54 PM To: PaulDotCom Security Weekly Mailing List Subject: [Pauldotcom] That degrees do you have? I find myself very disappointed with higher education, price for performance, ethics, etc. I have a BS in CS (I like saying it that way) and am working on an MBA, but their idea of ethics is not my idea of ethics. I'm curious, what degrees do some of you have? I'm interested in finding a job teaching infosec, so if you teach I'd really like to hear what credentials you have. Adrian No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.5.409 / Virus Database: 270.14.2/2408 - Release Date: 10/01/09 18:23:00
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