Informational Systems Jobs

In one of our previous article we already discussed what an Information Security degree would bring you; now, let’s tackle this tricky question: “What security certification should I pursue?” Throughout my career, I constantly heard a ready-made answer:  CISSP! (even though the person was not able to tell what CISSP stands for). Try it yourself: Whenever you have a chance, ask your workmates the very same q...

In a 2009 ranking of the 50 best jobs in America, the information technology sector accounted for 17 slots. Of these, information security jobs enjoyed some of the highest job growth, seeing a 27% increase in jobs over the past ten years, which should not be surprising since security threats and consequently stricter regulations are emerging all the time, all over the world. An information security career basically...

Every time someone asks me about my profession, people’s reaction is often the same: -Wow! So you’re like those hackers I see in the (Hollywood) movies! That’s really cool! Listen, can you discover someone’s password for me? After an hour long monologue telling them the difference between hackers and crackers, the unethical implications of discovering someone else’s password, the basics of ...

Do you know where your sensitive information is or more importantly who is responsible safeguarding it? In all likelihood your personal, sensitive information is sitting in various computer databases throughout the country in all types of organizations. Hopefully your information is being guarded over by diligent and educated information security professionals whose mission in life is to ensure that t...

by Barclay Simpson the Corporate Governance recruitment specialist – download the full Information Security Interim Market Report 2009 (.pdf document) The information security recruitment market is currently a tough market with limited vacancies and significant numbers of redundant information security practitioners. Employers are in a strong bargaining position. Demand for information security staff has continue...

Everyone who owns or uses a computer regularly in the United Kingdom knows the importance of IT security. Without knowing it, consumers in the region are trusting strange people and companies with their personal information several times a day. Computer users check their e-mail, pay bills, and shop without realizing how many people have access to their information. The reason why consumers and corporations can feel...