I once read somewhere that becoming a hacker is much like becoming a Jedi or a Sith. You have a choice to use your knowledge and power for good or evil. The responsibility implied in this statement has become more apparent to me this year whilst I have been studying computer networking. Computing is involved in everything we do, from helping us wake up in the morning to solving some of the most advanced problems in the world. I aim to be a part of that to make a positive contribution to the industry from a cyber-security front.
While I have a strong knowledge of computing already, there is still more I would like to learn. I am fascinated by computer systems but primarily with computer networking. My passion however is in security. I find Hacking an incredibly interesting subject, and I would be privileged to learn of the various factors and constraints associated with hacking, as well as to learn how to do certain types of Hacking, to an extent. I am also highly interested in a career in the Police force, which I believe this course could get me. But overall, I cannot identify a single module on the entire course that I would not like to study; this is why I have chosen this course as I feel it best fits my personality, interests and abilities.
I am applying for University because I firstly want to expand my knowledge by studying a subject which I quite frankly love, and also because I want to have the best career prospects and knowledge for my chosen life style and career in a rapidly changing world. The world of IT is changing all the time, with new technology, new ways of doing things and the demand for IT specialists, I want to be able to perform in any given situation within my career, and I feel this course can give me that skill and attribute.
In my free time, I enjoy socialising with friends, playing football, playing Computer games, and coding. In my experience, the basic skills that I have learnt by playing team sports and socialising could benefit me in many ways. I feel I would thrive on this course because I am good at working in a team, encouraging others to succeed in what they are doing and pursuing and keeping things organised. I also believe I am quite good at decision making, and deciding what has to be done, and when it has to be done.
As I have previously stated computing is involved in everything we do and we are continuously becoming more dependent on technology. With this, crime is turning more virtual and therefore ‘virtual jedis’ are in ever increasing demand. Your course will help me achieve my dream of becoming an accomplished professional.
A student.