Student Interviews

Ichiro Nakamura

I can use my knowledge of law and have even acquired knowledge outside of law. I have learned about the depth of security.

A holistic approach to science and the humanities is needed

Even the most sophisticated security technology can be rendered useless by the morals and knowledge of the people who operate it. That's why we need laws and management to motivate people. I was told that at IISEC I could use my legal expertise. I was sceptical at first, but after a year of study at IISEC I was convinced that it is true. With a diverse curriculum that spans the humanities and sciences, I have taken many subjects that may seem unrelated to my research interests. It was also very useful for me, as I am in the world of law with its own jargon, to have a broader perspective in order to produce research results that are "acceptable to the rest of the world".

A broad perspective and security expertise for work

My Master's dissertation is "Legal approach for electronic voting." This topic can be tackled from both humanities and science. I would like to continue with information security research that can be tackled from a legal perspective in the future. Also, in the work of an IT consultant, that I have been doing for a long time, I have been able to use my security expertise to give various advice to customers.

Write a dissertation and presentation materials anywhere with my laptop

The biggest challenge for working students is "time management". Classes can only be taken at the school, but writing a dissertation and presentation materials can be done between work, or when going to work or school on the train. It is important to act with a "If you can do this today, you shouldn't leave it till tomorrow." mentality.

Ichiro Nakamura
Ichiro Nakamura
Graduated from Ritsumeikan University, Faculty of Law
IT consultant and freelance writer
Enrolled in April 2007
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