Anna Seitz is the threat intelligence content manager for Dragos, an industrial cybersecurity company. She has a master of jurisprudence in risk management from Texas A&M University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree in English from Shippensburg University in Pennsylvania.
When did you make the decision to obtain your masters?
I decided to obtain my master’s degree after working for a cyber threat intelligence organization in oil and gas. I had worked for government and oil and gas for a few years after graduating from Shippensburg and decided I needed to have a solid understanding of law that would help me with reporting and briefing.
Was the option of online classes a priority for you?
All classes for this program were offered online. This allowed me to continue to work full-time and complete the degree program in one year while progressing in my career. Many of the classes were taught by industry professionals and people currently working in the field.
How has completing your masters helped you in your career?
It’s helped me by giving me a competitive edge. Cyber threat intelligence is a very niche field, and incorporating the master of jurisprudence in risk management into my career progression enhanced my skill set and opened doors to the promotion and greater responsibilities within my organization.
What advice do you have for those who are considering this degree?
Go for it. It may take a few years of working to figure out what direction and what degree is most suitable. Earning a master’s degree is extremely important for career progression and continuous learning in the field.
