What Can You Do with a Cybersecurity Degree?

Cybersecurity focuses on the various methods and techniques used to protect information and data systems. It is a field of study that combines technical and business skills such as data recovery, database applications, and systems administration to preserve the integrity of data and information systems.

Salih Ismail, Lecturer, School of IT & Engineering at Curtin University, walks us through an overview of the Cybersecurity Degree - requirements, specializations, and career options for majors.

Read more about the Cybersecurity Degree here: https://www.edarabia.com/what-can-you-do-cyber-security-degree/

About Salih Ismail

Salih Ismail is an industry experienced academician who is working as a Lecturer in the School of IT and Engineering. He is currently pursuing his doctoral research in security of cloud computing. His research interests include Cyber Security, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing and Semantic Web. 

He graduated with a distinction in MSc Computer Systems Management from Heriot-Watt University. He received his BSc (hons) in Information Technology from University of Bedfordshire.
Prior to academia he worked in the industry in various posts like IT Manager, Technology Officer, Database Administrator etc. and sat on the advisory board for tech startups. He has provided consultancy to various organizations around the globe as a Penetration Tester, Forensic Investigator and Security Consultant. 
He has received various awards showcasing his Excellency in Cyber Security including the prestigious Dubai Electronic Cyber Security Innovation Award.

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