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1) I enrolled in the SFC BAS-IST Program to further my education in the cybersecurity field. I am the first person in my family to receive a college degree (A.S.) and I want to be the first to receive a bachelors degree as well. I am currently employed with the UF Health IT Security Team as an enterprise security analyst.

2) I am originally from Philadelphia, PA. But I was raised in Ormond Beach, Florida. I have lived in Alachua since 2017.

3) I hope to gain more knowledge that can prepare me to advance in my career, and potentially earn some industry certifications as well.

4) I want to advance at my current role, and potentially into leadership and teaching at some point in my career.

5) I have the job that I am currently seeking.

6) I am interested in all aspects of cybersecurity, but I also love computers and gaming. I am also into sports and I coach high school football in my free time.

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1. Why did you decide to enroll in the SFC BAS-IST program?
I enrolled in the SFC BAS-IST program to build a strong foundation in information systems and technology while gaining practical, career-focused skills. The program aligns well with my interest in IT, problem-solving, and real-world applications of technology.

2. Where are you from?
I’m from Florida.

3. What do you hope to take away from this class?
I hope to gain a better understanding of core concepts, improve my technical and analytical skills, and learn how the material applies to real-world IT and business environments.

4. What is your future goal?
My future goal is to work in the technology field, continuing to develop my skills and eventually advancing into more specialized or leadership roles.

5. What type of job are you seeking?
I’m seeking an entry-level to mid-level IT role, such as systems support, networking, cybersecurity, or a related technology position.

6. What interests you? Hobbies
I’m interested in technology, computers, and learning how systems work. In my free time, I enjoy gaming, and stay active through exercise.

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1. I decided to enroll into SFC's BAS-IST program to further advance my skills in IT security and further my knowledge and understanding of IT as a whole.

2. I am from the Gainesville area.

3. I hope to focus and build my knowledge and skills IT security management.

4. My future goal is to progress in a security role and build a nice career out of it.

5. I hope to seek a position within the security realm, but am open to anything that fits my desires.

6. My interests are things outdoors such as taking my boat out. I also enjoy making beats in my free time.

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I enrolled in the SFC BAS-IST program because I would like to do something with IT for a job I’m just not sure what exactly yet. I am from Lakeland, Florida. I hope to take away a lot of information from this class and just a better understanding of system security all together. I’m not too sure exactly what I would like to do for a job yet but I would like to do something in the IT security field. Some of my hobbies are playing and making music, as well as performing magic.

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1. I decided to enroll in it to further my education and use the information to aid me in acquiring certifications to use in my career.

2. I am from Las Vegas

3. I hope to take away more information that will aid me in testing for my certifications and in any future careers.

4. My future goal is to work in IT and build networks.

5. I am seeking a digital forensics job.

6. My hobbies include gaming, traveling and reading.

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1. I enrolled in the BAS IST – Security because I want to build a strong foundation server environments, virtualization platforms, and networked systems.

2. I am from Brooklyn New York

3.I hope get a better view and understanding of risk management I also want learn security controls with servers and maintain incident response.

4.Build me huge home lab and find a career job in the field.

5. I am looking to work in the security field in a role that focuses on servers and infrastructure. I’m especially interested in securing servers, managing access controls, monitoring systems, and ensuring data integrity and availability.

6. I’m a big sports fan, especially basketball. I love watching the San Antonio Spurs, and I’m a huge fan of Victor Wembanyama. I’m also an huge gamer some of my favorite games include Call of Duty, NBA 2K, and Dragon Age.

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1. I chose to enroll in the BAS-IST program because it aligns with the long-term goals that I have set out for myself in life. I have always had an affinity towards technology, and after a life-altering event that I experienced, this was the path that intrigued and excited me the most.

2. Terra, aka Earth. More specifically, Williston, Florida originally then I moved to Gainesville going into 7th grade and have been here since.

3. Knowledge that is in line with what I want to do for my career after I graduate.

4. My future goal is to see the world, get married and have a beautiful family. All while excelling in my career.

5. I want to become a Risk and Compliance Analyst -> GRC Manager

6. Anime, sports, comics, Star Wars, Warhammer 40k, anything sci-fi/fantasy. I'm reading a really cool book series, "Red Rising". Currently on book 3, "Morningstar". And video games.

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1. I decided to enroll in the BAS-IST program to build strong technical skills in IT and advance on what I learned in the AS program.

2. I am from New Jersey, then lived in Illinois for many years, before moving to Florida 10 years ago. The weather is definatley nicer down here.

3. I am interested in learning more about the various tools and techniques in the industry. As well as get more hands on experience with labs using security tools.

4. My future goal is to complete this semester than continue working towards getting more certifications, and possibly looking at the MBA programs in information security.

5. After completing my education I would seek entry level jobs in IT security, or even stay in my current role and seek what opportunities arrive with my current place of employment.

6. My interests are just about any thing in tech, I find drones, robotics, and new tech fascinating. I also enjoy getting out doors, kyaking in the rivers and springs, going to the beach, and love golf.

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I got my AS last year, and decided to continue to my BAS program to help build on my resume.

I am from Gainesville.

I hope to strengthen my skills that I built in my AS program, and get more in depth knowledge and skills.

My future goal is to start a career in IT risk management or Pen Testing.

My career goal would be ethical testing or risk management, ideally in the financial industry, as I work in a Credit Union currently.

I like to read and crochet a lot. I also enjoy going on hikes.

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1. I decided to enroll in the Santa Fe BAS-IST program to further my education and understanding in the cybersecurity field. I plan to work as a security expert and this program helps me achieve my goal.

2. I've been in America my whole life. I've moved around, starting off in Texas and New Hampshire and finally in Florida.

3. I hope to further my education in the cybersecurity field in this class

4. My goal is to find a stable career in a field and company I enjoy. Cybersecurity has always been an interest, and I hope to continue my education and career in this field.

5. I am looking for a Security analyst to begin with, with an interest in AI technology as well. I need experience before I can delve deeper into more advanced roles.

6. My interests are computers and video games.

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2. I enrolled in the BAS-IST program to further further progress in my BAS degree.

3. I am from Gainesville, Fl

4. To further my understanding on current security concepts and apply them to my current field.

5. I'm currently in a Security analyst role and I hope to advance into actual Penetration testing

6. Movies and Videogames

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1. I enrolled in the BAS program to get the full potential of my degree and to forward my career. I currently work as a data specialist and hope this degree will move me forward.

2. I am from Florida

3. I hope to take knowledge and valuable lessons that will help me pursue my career.

4. I want to continue to move up in the IT realm and get myself a well-paying job I am passionate about.

5. I am seeking a job in security, but honestly anything that interests me. I may move into a Linux field.

6. I am interested by video games and being with my friends. I also am interested in the outdoors. When it comes to IT I am interested in many different parts but mainly the fact that it is all able to be done in your own way.

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1. I enrolled in this program because cybersecurity is also very interesting for me and because I was already a SF student. My associates degree was in networking and server administration. After I earned my associates degree, I worked at the University of Florida for about a year. I decided to resign so I could focus on completing my degree much faster. This is my last semester! :)

2. I was born in Miami and moved to Hawthorne.

3. I want to be ready to take the CompTIA CySA+ by the end of this class. I currently have the A+, Network+, Security+, and CCNA.

4. My long term future goal is to build a career in cybersecurity.

5. I hope to get a decent IT job somewhere after I graduate, but I'm also prepared to wait it out a bit and work a retail job if needed. I'm just glad I'll be graduating with zero debt.

6. I sometimes enjoy spending time outside. I've been to quite a few state parks in Florida and two in Iowa. Some of my favorites around here in Florida were Devil's Millhopper, Paynes Prairie, and Manatee Springs. Someday, I'd like to travel and see more in other states too!

I also wanted to share a few interesting graphs I've been keeping an eye on. The data is from the BLS and the graphs can be found on the Fed's website. I'll provide links to each of these. Over the past year, the rise in both youth and black unemployment is concerning. Also, note the similar unemployment rates between both college graduates and non-college graduates aged 20-24.

Unemployment Rate - Black or African American (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LNS14000006)

Unemployment Rate - 16-24 Yrs (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LNS14024887)

Unemployment Rate - High School Graduates, No College, 20 to 24 years (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/HSGS2024)

Unemployment Rate - College Graduates - Bachelor's Degree and Higher, 20 to 24 years (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CGRA2024)

Unemployment Rate (https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/UNRATE)

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1. I am currently working on my BAS in Information Security. I currently work at UF in the Integrated Risk Management offfice.

2. I am originally from Oklahoma, but moved to Florida 6 years ago.

3. My goal in the class is to help prepare me for my CySA+ exam and add to my certifications I already have. In doing so I hope to be a better asset to my team.

4. Move up higher in my position at UF.

5. I already have the job I was seeking.

6. Might sound lame but my hobby is actually computers and security surrounding the operation and data involved information technologies. I also have a deep love of family and motorcycles. :)

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1. I enrolled in the SFC ITE program to build a strong technical foundation in information technology and cybersecurity. I wanted hands-on experience that prepares me for real-world environments while also strengthening my problem-solving and analytical skills.

2. I am from Gainesville, Florida.

3. I hope to gain a stronger understanding of how security policies, risk management, and governance are applied in real organizational environments. I want to learn how technical security controls align with management decisions, compliance requirements, and incident response processes. This class will help me develop the skills needed to evaluate risks, support security planning, and contribute effectively to protecting enterprise IT systems.

4. My future goal is to build a career in IT security with a focus on security management, risk assessment, and governance. I aim to work in a role where I can help design, implement, and maintain security policies, manage risks, and support incident response efforts while continuing to grow into leadership or security management positions.

5. I am seeking an entry-level cybersecurity position that allows me to support security operations, risk management, and policy implementation. Ideally, this role would provide hands-on experience with security controls, compliance requirements, and incident response while offering opportunities to grow into security management or leadership-focused roles.

6. My interests involve gaming and watching anime.

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1. I enrolled in this class to advance my skills in Information technology and to become more advanced in cybersecurity.

2. I am from Gainesville, Florida.

3. I hope I get a better view and understanding of the IT space and improve my usefulness to the work force of cybersecurity.

4. My goal is to work in the cyberwarfare branch of the U.S Army.

5. I am currently enrolled in Army ROTC and would like to join the Cyberwarfare branch when I commission as an officer.

6. My interests are military history and gaming

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1. Why did you decide to enroll in the SFC BAS-IST program?

2. Where are you from?

3.. What do you hope to take away from this class?

4. What is your future goal?

5. What type of job are you seeking?

6. What interests you? Hobbies?

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1. I thought it was easier to just continue my education at SFC as there wasn't many universities in particular at the time that offered it when I found out about the BAS program.

2. I'm from Florida

3. Be informed with best practices and be able to integrate them properly within real life scenarios.

4. Explore my options in the IT field, I'm not necessarily sure where but the field is vast.

5. Something to get introduced either qc or back end.

6. I mainly cook, though I've mainly refined some dishes that I integrate into a sort of meal prep otherwise I play games if I'm not too busy.