Congratulations to Andrew Phipps who won the 2024 iCSS Cyber Security Conversion Prize (master course)!<\/p>\n
Andrew has won the Institute of Cyber Security for Society (iCSS) prize as he achieved the highest final average mark <\/em>of the MSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)<\/a> \u2013 a conversion degree course designed for graduates with little or no prior knowledge of Computer Science.\u00a0His final project \u201cThe nature, structure, and dynamics of ransomware groups: A case study of Conti, LockBit and BlackCat\/ALPHV\u201d under the supervision of Dr Jason Nurse<\/a>.<\/p>\n “Before I completed my masters, I had previously completed a history degree at the University of Kent. I later developed an interest in IT and completed the ISC2\u2019s Certified in Cybersecurity certification. I enjoyed this a lot and decided that I wanted to pursue further education in Computer Science and Cyber Security, therefore I joined the conversion course MSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Kent.<\/em>”<\/p>\n “I had a really great time studying at Kent. There were a wide range of interesting modules available to choose from. Some of my favourites included learning about Cyber Law, Digital Forensics and programming my own Internet of Things device. I especially enjoyed conducting research on ransomware groups for my dissertation project. It was also fun to work and make friends with other people on the course and I made many fond memories spending time at the Canterbury campus.<\/em>”<\/p>\n “I am looking to publish a journal article based on the research I did for my dissertation project. I am also planning to gain more experience working in IT and am looking into completing the CISSP certification in the future.<\/em>“<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Interview with Andrew<\/strong><\/h3>\n
What was your background before the masters?<\/span><\/h3>\n
Could you tell us about your experiences studying at Kent?<\/h4>\n
What are your plans for the future?<\/h4>\n