| If you are looking for a job that promises a bright and | | | | jobs without it |
| lucrative future, look no further than computer security | | | | On the job experience is also a factor. Most |
| jobs. Companies, big and small, need data protection. | | | | companies prefer to hire professionals who have had |
| As we become more wireless, more mobile, more | | | | at least 2 years hands-on experience. The position |
| dependent on electrical gadgets and more globally | | | | handles very sensitive data so companies are |
| interdependent this field will experience rapid, significant, | | | | understandably choosy when hiring their personnel. It is |
| and sustained growth. | | | | not uncommon for more extensive background |
| Companies rely on computers to perform their daily | | | | checks to be required. |
| functions. The aerospace industry, financial institutions, | | | | It is not hard to look for computer security jobs |
| retail companies, and even non-profit organizations | | | | because they are heavily advertised. As I've said, this |
| depend on computers to keep their business running. | | | | is a critical position and companies feel vulnerable |
| Because of the need to protect sensitive information | | | | when they are left vacant for very long. |
| from hackers, the demands for computer security jobs | | | | The positions can come with high levels of pressure |
| continue to increase. | | | | and the expectation of 24/7 availability. With this high |
| You may be asking what it takes to get computer | | | | level of responsibility come tremendous benefits. |
| security jobs. Well, it's not easy. You have to have | | | | Computer security jobs pay far above average |
| extensive knowledge about systems, servers, data | | | | because of their sensitive nature. And the limited |
| management and how different hardware and | | | | number of professionals in this field leaves room to |
| software integrate within an organization. | | | | penetrate the industry, but you have to invest in your |
| A strong understanding of system security threats and | | | | knowledge and be really good at what you do in order |
| how to handle them is also vital. Hackers are | | | | to land a job. |
| everywhere and they are on the look out for | | | | More and more people are becoming interested in |
| unsuspecting prey, so knowing how to fight them is | | | | technical fields. If you are someone with a propensity |
| essential. | | | | for these types of technical skills, I suggest you take a |
| At a minimum you will also need to have a CISSP | | | | look at computer security jobs and see whether you |
| (Certified Information Systems Security) designation. In | | | | qualify or not. If not, then work on your qualifications. |
| fact, you won't even get mid-level computer security | | | | |