Finished M.S. Information Security and Assurance

Chris:/*Chris:/* Member Posts: 658 ■■■■■■■■□□
So I have finished my M.S. Information Security and Assurance from WGU. It was a great experience and I learned plenty of information that not only helped me with my current job it has helped me move forward with future opportunities. I strongly recommend the program for anyone who would like a valuable Masters in that field and not just a piece paper.
Degrees:
M.S. Information Security and Assurance
B.S. Computer Science - Summa Cum Laude
A.A.S. Electronic Systems Technology

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  • kgbkgb Member Posts: 380
    Congratulations!
    Bachelor of Science, Information Technology (Software) - WGU
  • NotHackingYouNotHackingYou Member Posts: 1,460 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Congratulations!!
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  • Concerned WaterConcerned Water Member Posts: 338 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congrats!!!
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  • powerfoolpowerfool Member Posts: 1,665 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Congrats! Where you professionally before you entered the program? How long did you take and how aggressive did you intend on moving through the program?
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  • cyberguyprcyberguypr Mod Posts: 6,928 Mod
    Congrats! I'm hoping to start the program right after I finish my CISSP. Glad to see you recommend it.
  • joehalford01joehalford01 Member Posts: 364 ■■■□□□□□□□
    That's great, glad to see you liked it. It's on my list of considerations after finishing my bachelors degree through them. Where is it helping you move to?
  • TLeTourneauTLeTourneau Member Posts: 616 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Congratulations!
    Thanks, Tom

    M.S. - Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
    B.S: IT - Network Design & Management
  • PsoasmanPsoasman Member Posts: 2,687 ■■■■■■■■■□
  • ValsacarValsacar Member Posts: 336
    Which FMV2 did you do, CHFIv4 or v8? Did you find the provided materials enough?
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  • N2ITN2IT Inactive Imported Users Posts: 7,483 ■■■■■■■■■■
    Congratz

    I am currently in the MBA program and I agree it's a good program. Underrated IMO
  • gabyprgabypr Member Posts: 136 ■■□□□□□□□□
    Congratulations man!
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  • IvanjamIvanjam Member Posts: 978 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Congrats, Chris:/* icon_thumright.gif
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  • MrBrianMrBrian Member Posts: 520
    Congrats! Huge accomplishment!
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  • onesaintonesaint Member Posts: 801
    Congratulations!
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  • vanquish23vanquish23 Member Posts: 224
    Congrats. Now onto Offensive Security Pen Testing.
    He who SYNs is of the devil, for the devil has SYN'ed and ACK'ed from the beginning. For this purpose, that the ACK might destroy the works of the devil.
  • Chris:/*Chris:/* Member Posts: 658 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Thanks for the gratz,

    I ran through the program in a little over two years but I did stack some semesters with five classes. One of the biggest things the MS helped me with is explaining technical concepts to Business leadership with the correct terminology. It has allowed me to bridge that gap and steer the audience in the direction they need to go.

    I will be moving from a Senior Systems Engineer/Do everything position to a specialized senior security position. The position is in flux right now as I work out the details.

    As for the questions about the class material being enough for the certifications, I think so. I may have had to research more data on specific subjects that I had little exposure to but that was the limit of additional material.
    Degrees:
    M.S. Information Security and Assurance
    B.S. Computer Science - Summa Cum Laude
    A.A.S. Electronic Systems Technology
  • Chris:/*Chris:/* Member Posts: 658 ■■■■■■■■□□
    vanquish23 wrote: »
    Congrats. Now onto Offensive Security Pen Testing.

    Yes that is the direction I am going, I am finishing the certification for eCPPT which I will follow up with OSCP.
    Degrees:
    M.S. Information Security and Assurance
    B.S. Computer Science - Summa Cum Laude
    A.A.S. Electronic Systems Technology
  • UnixGuyUnixGuy Mod Posts: 4,564 Mod
    Congratulations Chris icon_cheers.gif

    any plans to take to the CISSP?
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  • Chris:/*Chris:/* Member Posts: 658 ■■■■■■■■□□
    Thanks, yeah I plan on taking it after a few more technical certifications. At this time I do not need it to progress in the direction I am going, though I know I will need it in the future. I have read the material off and on for the better part of three years. It keeps the information fresh and when I need to get the CISSP it won't take as long to study for.
    Degrees:
    M.S. Information Security and Assurance
    B.S. Computer Science - Summa Cum Laude
    A.A.S. Electronic Systems Technology
  • UnixGuyUnixGuy Mod Posts: 4,564 Mod
    Good luck!

    Well same here, I studied a good part of CISSP then I dropped it since I have other short term plans. Will definitively take it later.
    Certs: GSTRT, GPEN, GCFA, CISM, CRISC, RHCE

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  • DevilryDevilry Member Posts: 668
    Congrats on completing that degree!
  • amcnowamcnow Member Posts: 215 ■■■■□□□□□□
    Gratz! I'm glad you enjoyed the MSISA program. I'm learning quite a lot from it myself. icon_study.gif
    WGU - Master of Science, Cybersecurity and Information Assurance
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    In Progress: C688
    Remaining: LQT2
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  • cgrimaldocgrimaldo Member Posts: 439 ■■■■□□□□□□
  • WhiteoutWhiteout Member Posts: 248
    Great job and congrats!
    Never stop learning.
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