Why I Chose Cybersecurity As My Major

Cybersecurity wasn't my first choice for a major. I had originally wanted to be an Electrical Engineer. Later on in life, I figured out that it involved more science than I was willing to learn. When searching for majors, I came across the fields of Information Technology. I was amazed at what could be done in the fields of technology beyond just using science. I stumbled upon Information Security or, in many schools, Cybersecurity by pure coincidence. At first, I thought, "I don't have the skillset for this kind of career." but then I heard an announcement on the school's PA looking for candidates for a Cybersecurity education pilot program. I decided to sign up and was accepted. It was an ok class but it taught me what I needed and that this was the field for me. After the program, I became more aware of what kinds of evils are in the world when it comes to computers. Nothing in this world is 100% secure. If someone wants to get to the information they are not supposed to look at, they will do everything in their power to access it. Learn more about information security here.

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  1. AnonymousMay 13, 2019 at 7:05 AM

    that is actually really interesting! i didn't know you could major in that. i want to major in forensics.

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