I need to bump this. Apologies if my question is naive. I'm a newbie to digital security, and I really need your input. I've narrowed down my degree options (at DeVry) to the following:

1) B.S. Computer Information Systems w/ emphasis in Info Sys Sec
2) B.S. Network and Communications Management

Option 1 seems more of a general computing education, and 2 is much more specialized. 1 offers little networking knowledge, and 2 offers no programming. I would imagine many AO members would probably choose 2, but, either way, I'd like to know why.

- Why did you choose the career path you did, and how did your impression change once you established yourself in the industry?
- Now that you have hindsight, which of the two previously mentioned degree options would you recommend?

Any other thoughts, such as working conditions, stumbling blocks, regrets, suggestions, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Just trying to get a handle on the digital security field lest I make a colossal mistake. Many thanks.