Reply to post: What you knew yesterday (or when you graduated) about cyber security is already outdated

What you knew yesterday (or when you graduated) about cyber security is already outdated

I wouldn't hire anyone with a master's degree in computer science much less give them Chief Security concerns, unless they spend time regularly (if not daily) familiarizing themselves with the absolutely latest discoveries and changes in Cyber Security. Including but not limited to attending hackers conventions, consulting with specialists, and reading, oh and did I mention reading. The degree (piece of paper) is useful to start a discussion, after that ongoing education is required regardless of your base education. I'd happily take a music major who is invited to present regularly at conventions over a CS major who graduated 5 years ago, and is still using the system he learned on in the computer labs in college. Security is a domain that changes daily. Your last year's implementation is already outdated, along with your degree. When you are a company responsible for storing the involuntarily provided significant personal information of every American who uses credit you WILL have the absolute latest technology in place - and a staff that evolves regularly.