What positive impact do you want to have on the world?
In your answer describe your future goals and how studying at Monash University will help you achieve them. You may like to
talk about your past experiences, such as leadership roles or involvement in different communities, to explain your aspirations.
I believe that there is no one time solution for cybersecurity. Threats would constantly evolve, eroding what was once an impenetrable gate. As such, countermeasures would have to convergently evolve along with these threats.
When I read about Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum chip, I realize that we are on the brink of a major shift in computer technology. Taking into account current trends of the industry, I foresee that in the next few years, there would be more and more breakthroughs of similar or greater magnitude in quantum computing, which will eventually lead to a major computational revolution. In addition to its auspicious aspects, there is an indubitable reality that this technology would be employed for malignance. Added to the optimization of polymorphic malware, forgery of digital signature, and unravelling of current day standard encryption algorithms, a widespread use of quantum computers will bring us to a new post-quantum era. My career goals align with this vision of an era, a future that is no longer a hypothetical scenario but something that has already been set in motion. While quantum computing technology is still in its infantile state, I plan to stay updated on the development of post-quantum cryptography as they mature and advise organizations and governments on migrating to quantum-resilient cybersecurity systems.
To lay the groundwork for these goals, I intend to pursue the Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) program at Monash University, with a specialization in cybersecurity. I have only come to this decision after months of intensive research on which universities I think I would fit in best. In reviewing the handbook of my desired course, specifically the Cybersecurity specialization (CSCYBSEC01) under Part C: Specialist Discipline Knowledge, I was particularly interested in unit FIT3185 - Privacy Enhancing Technologies. The third point of this unit's learning outcome puts an emphasis on post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, which directly supports the kind of expertise I hope to develop.
To elaborate further, during my study, I intend to pursue a project on post-quantum secure communication protocols, particularly risk modelling for vulnerabilities, encryption methods, and their implementation in real-world systems. This will serve as the basis for more projects further down my career. Eventually, I will progress my career to an international level, where I can contribute to global standards for post-quantum era infrastructure as a cybersecurity analyst, architect, or advisor.
To thrive in the industry, I also aim to cultivate my experience by applying for the Industry-based Learning (IBL) placements as well as participate in clubs such as the Monash Cyber Security Club (MonSec). I am confident that my administrative, organizational, and leadership skill gained from my past experience as the secretary of my school's student council can be of great merit for my contribution to these programs. Beyond that, I am also confident that my secretarial, and by extension, technical experience as well as my general experience around computers can empower and reinforce my effort into achieving my goals.
In your answer describe your future goals and how studying at Monash University will help you achieve them. You may like to
talk about your past experiences, such as leadership roles or involvement in different communities, to explain your aspirations.
I believe that there is no one time solution for cybersecurity. Threats would constantly evolve, eroding what was once an impenetrable gate. As such, countermeasures would have to convergently evolve along with these threats.
When I read about Microsoft's Majorana 1 quantum chip, I realize that we are on the brink of a major shift in computer technology. Taking into account current trends of the industry, I foresee that in the next few years, there would be more and more breakthroughs of similar or greater magnitude in quantum computing, which will eventually lead to a major computational revolution. In addition to its auspicious aspects, there is an indubitable reality that this technology would be employed for malignance. Added to the optimization of polymorphic malware, forgery of digital signature, and unravelling of current day standard encryption algorithms, a widespread use of quantum computers will bring us to a new post-quantum era. My career goals align with this vision of an era, a future that is no longer a hypothetical scenario but something that has already been set in motion. While quantum computing technology is still in its infantile state, I plan to stay updated on the development of post-quantum cryptography as they mature and advise organizations and governments on migrating to quantum-resilient cybersecurity systems.
To lay the groundwork for these goals, I intend to pursue the Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced (Honours) program at Monash University, with a specialization in cybersecurity. I have only come to this decision after months of intensive research on which universities I think I would fit in best. In reviewing the handbook of my desired course, specifically the Cybersecurity specialization (CSCYBSEC01) under Part C: Specialist Discipline Knowledge, I was particularly interested in unit FIT3185 - Privacy Enhancing Technologies. The third point of this unit's learning outcome puts an emphasis on post-quantum cryptographic algorithms, which directly supports the kind of expertise I hope to develop.
To elaborate further, during my study, I intend to pursue a project on post-quantum secure communication protocols, particularly risk modelling for vulnerabilities, encryption methods, and their implementation in real-world systems. This will serve as the basis for more projects further down my career. Eventually, I will progress my career to an international level, where I can contribute to global standards for post-quantum era infrastructure as a cybersecurity analyst, architect, or advisor.
To thrive in the industry, I also aim to cultivate my experience by applying for the Industry-based Learning (IBL) placements as well as participate in clubs such as the Monash Cyber Security Club (MonSec). I am confident that my administrative, organizational, and leadership skill gained from my past experience as the secretary of my school's student council can be of great merit for my contribution to these programs. Beyond that, I am also confident that my secretarial, and by extension, technical experience as well as my general experience around computers can empower and reinforce my effort into achieving my goals.
