Essay on Statement of Purpose for a Masters of Computer Science

Kim, D., & Solomon, M. G. (2012). Fundamentals of Information Systems SecuritY. Sudbury: Jones & Bartlett Learning.

Moving ahead to the middle of this course has me feeling confident in my ability to define computer terms in various  business situations. In addition to this, the INFT124 class also helps me remember the names of basic computer parts and it also helps me competently explain how computers function. These activities also help me advance my computer knowledge, experience and competencies so I know how to complete challenging academic tasks.

My studies in computer studies over the past few days had me discontented in the beginning and joyous with a shared determination by Saturday afternoon. I opened the learning guide for the weeks working session starting June 25 and ending July 1st for a quick glance of the topics and the requirements for successfully completing this unit work. From the onset, when I viewed the assignment, I asked myself what made me choose this course so early. I began doubting myself and my true potential without reading the full details and the literature associated with it. Off course this will not help me complete this assignment.

Stallings, W., & Brown, L. (2012) Computer security: Principles and practice (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.

I wouldn’t be doing philosophy if I didn’t think it progressed, and that we know now more than we did a century ago. For that reason, I don’t view its history as a story of the clash of defensible but irreconcilable views, from which the most we can expect is a sympathetic understanding of how things looked to the participants. (Scott Soames)

I am Professor Kirk Mooring and I will be your instructor for this class. In this class, you will learn the fundamental core theories of information and network security. In this course, you will learn and use technology skills that are in demand in today’s job market. With so many threats and vulnerabilities created daily that we have to learn to work as a team in order to protect our data with the appropriate security safeguards. You will study the concepts that will help you evaluate and mitigate risk by selecting the appropriate security controls and technologies.

On April 30, 2016, I intended on walking across the stage to receive my Associate’s degree from Richard J. Daley College. However, I decided to stay home and continue studying for my final exams. Sacrificing my graduation ceremony to pass my final exams with good grades proved that I made the right decision. After two years of dedication and consistent work, I have earned my Associate’s degree in Science. With a focus on math and science, I will continue my educational journey at the undergraduate level, with the goal of progressing to the graduate level in Computer Science. After completing my master’s degree in Computer Science degree, I plan to further my studies by acquiring a master’s degree in business administration within the next six years. Moreover, my life goals are to achieve intellectual growth, advance in my profession, and start a company that specializes in cybersecurity.

However, taking AP Statistics in my junior year opened my eyes towards the numerous applications of statistics in our everyday lives, and how interconnected computer science and statistics can be. LSA at the University of Michigan allows me to simultaneously major in computer science and get a minor in applied statistics, an opportunity I cannot wait to take advantage of. As pertaining to my computer science major, the tracks that the LSA offers in specialization are perfectly suited to my interests. From my experience as a developer in my internship to the cybersecurity hackathons I have participated in, I realized that my true passion lies in cybersecurity. The complex systems of networking and security have profound applications in the future, and it is a booming field that I cannot wait to explore. At the University of Michigan, I have the ability to specialize in the security track while gaining valuable experience in the subject matter through the courses I

The excitement of the fast-paced technology world peaked my interest throughout my high school career. As a member of my high school’s FIRST Robotics Club, designing and creating the desired motion of our robot was an eye-opening experience. After my involvement in robotics, I took it upon myself to register for an online AP Computer Science Class and to take advantage of a work study program with the information technology department. I strive to gain a knowledge base that will allow me to be a leader in the forefront of technological advancement: taking risks, improving lives, and changing the world.

1. This class made me learn quite a lot. Though it was a course I have done in my under graduate, this class helped me to learn more about the networking. The class was interactive and fun, the lab sessions were very helpful. The project was one of the best parts of the whole course. It made me look into and study about various new protocols in networking and finally I could get an idea on how I could design a protocol by myself. The most important thing I learnt in this class is the detailed functions and uses of every later in the OSI model, and I also realized that TCP is the most important protocol of all that I learnt. It is very reliable and provides acknowledgement, and is a full duplex process. It provides congestion control and flow control and is also a connection oriented service. On an overall this class made me learn a lot that would always be very helpful to me.

There are three reasons why networking was my most important learning experience. First networking is very important to all people. Next it has specific tools that are required to complete the job. Finally, it enhances the security of the computer for the average user. Learning about the importance,

While my experiences with programming were imperative in developing my passion, it made me realize what I actually want to do for my career. In today’s world, it is safe to say just about everyone is connected to the internet. Everything from social media, online banking, medical records, gaming, and email, to government intelligence are online. With the massive advantages of storing and using our data online, comes increased risk of criminal activity. Almost every day, there are news stories of businesses being hacked and thousands of credit card numbers and personal information being stolen. The cybersecurity field is an area where I can strongly make an impact on the world, working for a private business or the government to protect our privacy and security on the

As a child, I grew up enjoying mathematics and science; this led to my dream of becoming an Information Security Analyst by majoring in Computer Engineering in college. I chose this profession because over the past couple of years, the world has become more dependent on technology, which means that there is more technology that needs to be developed and better network security will need to be implanted to meet the progressing world’s standards. By being in this profession, there will always be job opportunities in small and large companies because networks, computers, cell phones and many other gadgets are prone to being compromised. For example, Boeing is a prestigious, global company that is one of the leading manufacturers of cyber security that offers several internship and job opportunities to undergraduates and graduates. Future graduates will be able to learn reliable information on what they need to become an information security analyst because an intensive amount of time was taken to research and find credible sources.

Technology has grown tremendously over the past few decades. Everyday businesses, governments, and everyday people rely on technology for things from banking to communicating with loved ones and business associates. Disrupting this technology can cause major losses monetarily and in the sense of information. According to Information Security Curriculum Creation: A Case Study, “A survey of undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Science, and others show a lack of emphasis on security issues in their curriculum.” There is a strong need to secure and protect information for many, many reasons and as such it is important that an undergraduate curriculum provides a comprehensive approach to teaching information security concepts to its students.

My interest in computer security, specifically the areas of programming languages, security network architectures, the development of new approaches to securing large scale enterprise applications and databases begin in my initial computer science courses. I discovered I have a natural affinity for solving complex computational, programming and system integration problems exceptionally fast. I also learned that I have the ability to define a series of coding requirements and complete them with a specific goal of