The main reason why I majored in Computer Science and Mathematics is since it would grant me the circumspect education to become an Information Security Analyst. The reason why I chose these majors is as a background in computer science would be useful as I would have a thorough understanding of operating systems and databases. In addition to being able to understand the principles of computers, a proficiency in programming is beneficial toward learning ethical hacking. I would benefit from being able to understand how malware works, but also how to patch a system to prevent any security exploits. The applied mathematics background is useful for having a more in-depth comprehension of how cryptography works and statistics which is advantageous
