Just wanted to say a big thank you

snowchick7669

I don't usually do this, but I really must write a thank you post. The information I've come across on this forum in regards to security certificates, career path expectation and just general advice has been amazing. Like many people who read this forum, I've been hunting for advice on what to do next. I've got two years of general IT experience under my belt, but then I decided to go get a law degree (don't ask why ha). Now that I've finished, I've realised that my real passion still lies in IT and especially in security. I've spent hours trying to work out what path I should take etc and there's so much conflicting info. I'm so glad that a friend mentioned this forum as I now have an idea of what I should be aiming for (qualifications and experience wise). Hopefully somewhere down the line I'll be able to use my degree in my IT career, but for now it's paying the bills/future study fees!

Just thought I'd pop by and show my appreciation.

Keep up the awesome work!

Cold Titanium

Ooh snap! I winked at you!

snowchick7669

Haha you got a mention!

no!all!

the_Grinch

A law degree can be very applicable in IT Security. I am an online gambling regulator and had I had some legal training my life would be vastly easier. You could have a really bright future in compliance or regulation.

JoJoCal19

the_Grinch wrote: »

A law degree can be very applicable in IT Security. I am an online gambling regulator and had I had some legal training my life would be vastly easier. You could have a really bright future in compliance or regulation.

I was thinking the same thing. The law degree would only help on the compliance and regulation side especially. You could also work for law enforcement in an information security case capacity.

snowchick7669

I never actually thought about that. Thanks guys, it's definitely given me something to look into. The law enforcement road has always been something I've been interested in, but I don't meet the minimum unaided eyesight requirement. You never know what the future holds though!

maharaliel

All the best in IT career.

Master Of Puppets

That's great to hear. Start hanging around in here and I'm sure you will continue to benefit from it and get good advice about starting and advancing your career.

Like the guys mentioned, you can pull a lot of use from that law degree so that is certainly something to think about.

MSP-IT

If I were in your shoes, I'd want to look at pursuing something within information forensics/cyber criminal prosecution. I think that field could be very interesting, and I'd think that a law degree would be very applicable.

colemic

You are in an enviable position - having a law degree +IT security is rare, since most don't get the law degree out of the way first, and that takes serious time and financial commitments. Keep your skills sharp, and try to get more security experience... I would kill to have a law degree. I have a Master's, but there is absolutely no way I could put the time or finances into a law degree at this point. A bit jealous of you.

the_Grinch

Having been in law enforcement I can tell you that the runners and gunners are only a small piece of the puzzle. When it comes to computer crimes more often then not (at least in the states) there is a civilian analyst (or a non-gun carrying investigator) who will work on the case to provide the technical knowledge needed. Where I am we work with the State Police to prosecute crimes and they utilize our Investigators (who are sworn, but do not carry a weapon or have the power of arrest) for their specialized knowledge.