Degree in Ethical hacking at the University of Abertay

JDMurray

This was all over the web news wires a few days ago, but it's of special interest to many members of TechExams.net:

THE UNIVERSITY of Abertay in Dundee [Scotland] is offering Briain's first degree course in computer hacking. The four-year degree, "Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures," will be on offer from this September [2006], and is designed to produce White Hat hackers, capable of working with businesses to defend their networks. The course will guide students through the intricacies of computer security systems and how to get round them, so that they can become the insecurity experts of tomorrow.

Applicants to the University of Abertay's new Ethical Hacking course will be subject to stringent background checks before being offered a place, to make sure they are not likely to abuse the knowledge they will gain.


http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=32507

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/06/19/hackers_background/

http://www.abertay.ac.uk/Courses/CDetails.cfm?RID=1&CID=363&Key=002

TheShadow

Thanks I missed this but I like the bit about "subject to stringent background checks"

Aye cap'n does seem a wee bit strange; dunna know if eva-one cun keep the white hat clean.

Seriously though I vaguely remember someplace else in Europe offering something similar or maybe just considering offering it; Germany maybe??

I fully believe that heavy network warfare will work its way into future country conflicts. Wepons of mass deduction as it were.

wizarddeath

If I was in the area I would so take this course. I agree in the future, this will be a highly sought after individual. Countries wont need spy's anymore with computers.

Then again Certified ethical hacker is a comptia cert now too.

JDMurray

wizarddeath wrote:

Then again Certified ethical hacker is a comptia cert now too.

Where did you see that? There's nothing on CompTIA's web site (http://certification.comptia.org/) about a new Ethical Hacker cert.

Webmaster

Doesn't sound correct to me either, are you referring to the Security+ exam? And if you foresee the future and CompTIA will release an Ethical Hacker+ cert, that doesn't sound 'good' either

Webmaster

so that they can become the insecurity experts of tomorrow.

Is that a spelling error in the press release?

Sounds like an awesome degree btw, as well as a guarantee for a good job afterwards.

JDMurray

Webmaster wrote:

so that they can become the insecurity experts of tomorrow.

Is that a spelling error in the press release?

I noticed that too. I was going to put a "[sic]" by it, but then I realized that insecurity is the primary concern of an ethical hacker, so maybe the word was deliberately used.

Webmaster

so maybe the word was deliberately used.

yeah I considered that option, and it does make sense. It's like they are underlining that you won't focus on how to secure things, but point out what needs to be secured, though it is called ethical hacking 'and' countermeasures. They should be able to produce some seriously skilled and knowledgeable professional in 4 years full-time education.

JDMurray

Webmaster wrote:

They should be able to produce some seriously skilled and knowledgeable professional in 4 years full-time education.

When I first saw this program I assumed it was a distance learning program, but I guess not. Too bad.

Still, my wife loves Scotland in the Summer time. Hmmmmm...

Webmaster

I assumed the same when I read your original post, but just couldn't find it on their site. Looks like a very nice environment to study and live. Maybe I can ask them for a couple of 'review copies' in return for a banner on our site

JDMurray

The heck with Ethical Hacking--Abertay has degrees in Computer Games Technology and Game Production Management!!

http://www.abertay.ac.uk/Courses/CDetails.cfm?RID=1&CID=322&Key=002
http://www.abertay.ac.uk/Courses/CDetails.cfm?RID=1&CID=185&Key=002
http://www.abertay.ac.uk/Courses/CDetails.cfm?RID=1&CID=186&Key=002

Webmaster

We will have one of those too after the summer, about a 100 miles from my place:

International Game Architecture and Design

www.nhtv-gameassessment.nl

It's a bachelors degree btw and entirely in English. I don't think they have any spots for next year though.