What type of degree reflects this kind of expertise?

In summary, the conversation is about "information systems" and "computer security systems technology" which the person has not been able to find information about on their college's website. They mention the possibility of it being related to military software security and intelligence gathering. They ask for resources to learn more about this topic. Later on, they mention that it is actually called "Computer Security" and has various specializations.
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DrCrowbar
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Hello,

I've heard a bit about "information systems" and "computer security systems technology" but I haven't been able to find anything about this type of study at my college's website. I don't think these terms are correct, but I wouldn't be surprised if there is something similar.

The context of such work could be military software security and intelligence gathering I guess... protecting our own networks from cyber-invasions and of course doing our own share of cyber-invasion.

Can anyone point me in the right direction to read up about this kind of stuff? I'm kind of curious about this.

Thanks.

-Drc
 
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Update: I found out some information on it.

Apparently it's just called "Computer Security" and there are a few specializations within it.
 

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