Re: B.S. In mathematics key to comp. security?
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Date: 08/28/03
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Date: Wed, 27 Aug 2003 22:11:23 +0000 (UTC)
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In article <MjQ2b.20416$J16.1219651@twister.southeast.rr.com>,
Broox <Broox@triad.rr.com> wrote:
>I am a college student currently majoring in computer science. I am
>interested in cryptography. Would a double major in mathematics be the key
>in me getting a job in computer security field? I automatically get a minor
>in mathematics, but wondering if staying an extra year for math major as
>well would really help me. thanks! ~Brooks~
>
>
- - You're making the common mistake of confusing cryptography with
computer security. If you want to study cryptography, then get at
least a Master's in mathematics and a job at NSA. While you have
to have a passing knowledge of what is and isn't possible with
encryption to do computer security, the meat and potatoes of
computer security has little to do with cryptography.
_ Booker C. Bense
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