Re: To go to University - For the CISSP etc. - Good idea/Bad idea???

[Ahmad Taha Zaki <ahmad.taha () usa net>]

Hy,
   IMHO it is the best choice that you can make, I encourage you to 
study computer science as it will make you understand things better than 
you do now as I found through my personal experience, I've been 
graduated with a major in accounting in 1998 then I achieved CCNA, MCSE, 
MCSA, MCDBA, CISSP and passed CISM exam, then I wanted to know more 
about how processor process the command we give it through software so I 
studied a post graduate Computer Science diploma in which I knew more 
about microcode and opcode, heap, buffer and buffer overflow, which 
helped me achieving the OSCP and the GCIH and currently I'm studying a 
Master of Computer Science for achieving better career. I see that 
university and academic studies is the key of success in the future.

Regards,
Ahmad


Hy Zaret wrote:
> Greetings & Salutations to all!
>
> I've been training myself for a while, and have recently came to the
> conclusion that University would be my best choice.
>
> The main reasons I made this decision are;
> • Social reasons
> • Educational advantages
> • Takes years off the experience needed to take the CISSP
>
> I'm writing on these mailing-lists for two reasons;
> • To find out what you think of my choice (not locked in yet!!!)
> • For advice on which course to go for (Sydney, NSW, Australia)
>
> I am wishing sometime in the future to begin a career in IT Security.
>
> Although being under 18, I have still found time to achieve various
> certifications; including CompTIA's Security+, three Cisco
> certifications & a Microsoft accreditation.
>
> Also, for the last 4 months I've been working full-time on the 1st
> Level of an IT Helpdesk.
>
> Am very open to ideas, so would be interested in reading & answering
> your replies!
>
> Thank you for reading this,
>
> Hy Zaret
>
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