Hello there. Thirtysomething man going back to college to train for a better career. I have chosen to pursue a degree in either Computer Security/Forensics or Network Administration and Security. My question is, What is the highest level of math I need to know to do either of these? I'll admit that math has always been a weak subject for me my entire life and I need to know what to prepare for. Thank you.
>>115879
>Thirtysomething man going back to college to train for a better career.
>Computer Security/Forensics or Network Administration and Security
>math has always been a weak subject for me
I say this with the utmost respect, and do not wish to be an asshole in the slightest, but you really should consider a different field.
>>115885
Thank you. I came here for honesty. It was just that I have friends in IT making high 5 figure salaries with the intelligence(outside of their jobs) of a wet brick. You are not an asshole, just someone who is a straight shooter. Gotta respect that.
>>115889
It's possible for you to do it, but I've seen many people in your kind of situation struggle hard and still wind up failing in the end.
>>115896
I still have to talk to the advisor(s) at the school. Just come to realize that construction is a young mans game, and injuries are starting to catch up to me. Need to change before I bust myself up for good. If I can give a tip back, use the brain, not the body, to earn your living.
>>115902
>use the brain, not the body, to earn your living.
I'm a botanist so 90% of the time i'm doing both.
>>115879
Don't quote me on this because this isn't my field, but I think it might be something like this:
You definitely will want to learn algebra. Not because it's required for IT but because everyone should learn it. Maybe some basic calculus after, but I don't think that's required. If you get heavy into cryptography you'll need to learn number theory. Also if you want to go more down the programming path take a good discrete math course.
>>115906
Yup, that sounds about right. Pretty good balance. I'm always happy to find honest people here.
>>115910
I know I'm already slated for algebra (Compass Test told me that). And I actually have this book on my shelf that may help with the cryptography. Thank you.
