Re: RE: MS in information security

["Sumanram.K" <ksumanram () rediffmail com>]

Hi all

Is there a way to do a MS / Msc in Information Security through 
Internet from India

Sumanram K

On Thu, 02 Feb 2006 Daniel Accioly Rosa wrote :
> Hi,
>
> I'm currently doing a MSc. in Information Security at the Royal 
> Holloway
> College, which is part of the University of London. The ISG 
> (Information
> Security Group) has an enormous reputation and the course is 
> great!
>
> The idea of the course is to be a foundation for the infosec 
> professional.
> So, instead of learning "on the fly" you can stop and organize 
> the concepts
> in your head, being able to discuss issues from secure 
> application
> development to ISMS, information security management and its 
> relevance to
> various industries.
>
> It is a 1 year program full time, but also have the option of 
> being 2 years
> part time, which gives the advantage of combining experience on 
> the market
> (as you work) and the theoretical foundation. I found this a 
> great way to
> come back to college and learn a little more.
>
> More info at http://www.isg.rhul.ac.uk/. I hope it helps.
>
> Daniel Accioly Rosa, CISSP CISA
> daniel.accioly () terra com br
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: bob1th () yahoo com [mailto:bob1th () yahoo com]
> Sent: segunda-feira, 30 de janeiro de 2006 20:52
> To: security-basics () securityfocus com
> Subject: MS in information security
>
> Hello,
>
> I noticed that the question of 'CISSP or degree' got a lot of 
> feedbacks and
> comments.  I am also considering more education in order to enter 
> security
> field.  I already have BS degree from good school and working for 
> a IT
> company working with various applications.  However, I have 
> always wanted to
> be a little bit more technical and be exposed to more 
> research-like
> environment.  Not sure if I want Ph.D., but definitely looking at 
> one of
> those MS in information security.  Georgia Tech and several other 
> reputable
> universities offer such program.
>
> After working almost 2 years in industry, I know that experience 
> is really
> important and that I can acquire the knowledge myself through 
> many sources
> although I don't go back to school to do it. On the other hand, 
> the idea of
> getting higher or specialized education and degree is really 
> appealing.
> Also, since my current work does not have anything to do with 
> security,
> getting more education might offer me a better chance of getting 
> in to
> security field than studying on my own, getting some certs and 
> try to
> convince companies to believe that I know about security.
>
> Any opinions welcome
>
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> management
> education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting 
> experience.
> Tailor your education to your own professional goals with 
> degree
> customizations including Emergency Management, Business 
> Continuity Planning,
> Computer Emergency Response Teams, and Digital Investigations.
>
> http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus
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EARN A MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION ASSURANCE - ONLINE
The Norwich University program offers unparalleled Infosec management 
education and the case study affords you unmatched consulting experience. 
Tailor your education to your own professional goals with degree 
customizations including Emergency Management, Business Continuity Planning, 
Computer Emergency Response Teams, and Digital Investigations. 

http://www.msia.norwich.edu/secfocus
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