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IT Security Careers and Certifications

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Prepare for the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Exam,

Demand for information security professionals has never been higher—and it's only projected to grow. Interested in finding a job in this exciting new field? Or simply advancing to the next level? IT security expert Marc Menninger explains how to launch and develop a successful career in information security. Learn about the nine most common security jobs and the duties and qualifications for each role. Learn which security certifications appear in job listings and which ones will help you get the job you want. Follow example career paths to learn how others have progressed: from IT hobbyist to help-desk technician to analyst, systems architect, and more. Marc closes with career advice specific to information security, which will help you succeed in this dynamic and high-demand industry.

Contents:

  • Introduction
  • 1. Understanding the IT Security Career Field
  • 2. IT Security Marketplace
  • 3. IT Security Success Traits
  • 4. IT Security Careers
  • 5. IT Security Certifications
  • 6. Your IT Security Career Path
  • 7. IT Security Career Advice
  • Conclusion

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Subjects IT & Networking
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INFORMATION SECURITY DEVELOPER_INDENT - IT Security $47k

Information Security Office $71k

Information Security 1 $72k

Head, Information Security $72k

Information Security Analyst 2 3 $81k

Information Security Apprentice $84k

Engineer, Information Security $89k

Security Information Analyst $91k

Information Security Administration $108k

Information Technology/ Security $113k

Information Security - IT Specialist $121k

Information Security Expert $130k

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Length 2h 5m
Starts On Demand (Start anytime)
Cost $29/month (Access to entire library- free trial available)
From LinkedIn Learning
Instructor Marc Menninger
Download Videos Only via the LinkedIn Learning mobile app
Language English
Subjects IT & Networking
Tags IT Security Network Security Cybersecurity

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