Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Programming, software development, computer science, and computer security are important in my life both with regards to my personal goals and my career goals. Rutgers University offers paths through which to pursue these personal and career goals through classes, student organizations, and other resources.
Personal Enrichment Goals Computer technology has gone from being undiscovered to being used globally. We live in an exciting time technologically. Over relatively short spans of time, technology has improved our lives in many ways. Advances in computing and technology save lives, make day-to-day living easier, and have improved quality of life for billions of people. The impact that computing has on the world is fascinating to me. I have spent the last few years studying programming, software development, and computer programming and have felt great satisfaction in learning about what makes up this computing technology. Many opportunities to continue to learn about computer science …show more content…
Career Goals In the future, there are so many things that I would be interested in doing that it is difficult to give definitive career goals. I am currently exploring two career possibilities that are intriguing to me, all of which are related to computer science, software development, and/or computer programming. The need for cybersecurity experts has increased over the recent years. Cybersecurity is needed to protect data, people and information across networks, computers, programs, and other technologies. As technology becomes increasingly ubiquitous, it is important to take steps to ensure that the security risks associated with this technology are minimized. Because of this, working in cybersecurity appeals to