Finished M.S. Information Security and Assurance

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.

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Congratulations!

Congratulations!!

Congrats!!!

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?

cyberguypr

Congrats! I'm hoping to start the program right after I finish my CISSP. Glad to see you recommend it.

joehalford01

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?

TLeTourneau

Congratulations!

Psoasman

Congrats!

Valsacar

Which FMV2 did you do, CHFIv4 or v8? Did you find the provided materials enough?

N2IT

Congratz

I am currently in the MBA program and I agree it's a good program. Underrated IMO

gabypr

Congratulations man!

Ivanjam

Congrats, Chris:/*

MrBrian

Congrats! Huge accomplishment!

onesaint

Congratulations!

vanquish23

Congrats. Now onto Offensive Security Pen Testing.

Chris:/*

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.

Chris:/*

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.

UnixGuy

Congratulations Chris

any plans to take to the CISSP?

Chris:/*

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.

UnixGuy

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.

Devilry

Congrats on completing that degree!

amcnow

Gratz! I'm glad you enjoyed the MSISA program. I'm learning quite a lot from it myself.

cgrimaldo

Congrats!

Whiteout

Great job and congrats!