CNIT 10: Careers in Computer NetworkingFall 2014 Sam BowneSchedule · Policy & Grading · Links · Home PageScores |
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Students in CNIT or considering a career in CNIT are strongly encouraged to
take this class. This is your chance to learn what networking professionals
really do, how they succeeded, and what they learned.
Catalog DescriptionIntroduction to new technologies and employment opportunities in computer networking and information technology. Guest speakers currently working in the field describe the goals, working conditions, pay levels, and training required to succeed in the field today.No prerequisites or advisories. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
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Tues, Aug 26 | First class meeting: Orientation & Tim Ryan, Technical Operations Manager for CCSF |
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Tues, Oct 14 | Eric Courville Verizon and Founder of the Northern California PowerShell User Group |
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Tues, Oct 28 | John Alexander, Senior Product Manager, CloudPassage | |||
Tues, Nov 25 | Tim O'Brien, Director of Security Threat Intelligence & the founder of DarkWolf Labs at Norse Corporation | |||
Tues., Dec 2 |
Nicole Perlroth Technology reporter for The New York Times |
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Tues, Dec 9 | Matthew Linton, formerly at NASA, now at Google |
Speakers |
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Tim O'BrienTim O'Brien is the Director of Security Threat Intelligence & the founder of DarkWolf Labs at Norse Corporation, the global leader in live attack intelligence. As an fifteen-year information security professional, he has been called upon to be the subject matter expert in risk and incident management, intrusion and data analysis, secure architecture design, and systems management. Tim is well versed in developing technical solutions, determining the best options for the business and its goals, and developing comprehensive implementation plans that minimize risk for the organization. Tim’s excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with emphasis on understanding relationships among technical problems, result in sound and effective business solutions while reducing risk. He enjoys mentoring others and helping them develop their skills through supervisory positions, coursework development, mentoring, presenting at and helping run information security conferences, as well as instructional positions. |