During Covid, I chose to go back to university. I enrolled in UNSW Master of Cyber Security, and at the end of 2023, I completed my final subject. On January 31, I got my official notification of graduation in "Master of Cyber Security with Excellence, Security Engineering" with a WAM 88.4.
Over two years, I spent most of my nonwork life studying and helping other students, and I have enjoyed my time. I have made new friends and developed a community on Discord to support each other with our studies.
I want to thank all teachers, staff, and fellow students for their support, friendship, and knowledge sharing.
People often ask how you find time for study and work. Here is my view: find a topic you enjoy and friends to share it with, and the time will come.
The most challenging subject for me was Ethics; if you have never studied social science and are a techie, it can be challenging, but you learn a lot.
For the most enjoyable subject, it's not one by many. Pen Testing, C, and Reverse Engineering are at the top of the list, but almost all the engineering tracks would be on that list.
Most subjects require us to complete personal challenge projects, like mini research projects. I have published 4 of these on my blog ( https://lnkd.in/gaXV5gJx ).
• University Project - Linux Rootkit Development
• University Project - OSINT and Cloud Services discovery tools
• University Project - Basic Malware Lab
• University Project - PicoProject - Ducky
So what's next… maybe a PhD or more research? The door is open, and I will be peeking inside.
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5moAbsolutely! I couldn't agree more. Early exposure to computer science is crucial for fostering a diverse and skilled workforce in the digital age. Thanks for sharing this important message and resource!