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My degree will be in the technology field. Specifically, computer and network security.
In my career I will ensure computer and networks are properly secured. Creating procedures or
making sure that current standards and procedures are up to date and followed by staff.
Educating staff on the proper use of technology and ways to avoid common attacks.
Ransomware, phishing, and unauthorized access to business data to name a few. Creating
disaster recover plans for businesses to ensure business continuity. Any type of business is
vulnerable to attacks, measures need to be taken to prevent and notify of potential attacks.
Penetration testing needs to be done to scan for weakness in a company’s computer network and
remediate those vulnerabilities as needed. Depending on the type of business there are
When I decided to start a career in this industry one of the main reasons for my decision
was the job outlook. The job outlook for this field is projected to grow 28% from 2016 to 2026
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor,4/13/2018). Not only is the outlook
projected to grow but the demand for job openings are higher than qualified security
professionals. It is estimated that by 2019 there will be 6 million job openings for information
security professionals, but only 4.5 million security professionals to fill those roles
(https://www.csoonline.com/article/3157069/security/cybersecurity-jobs-outlook-is-bleak-news-
for-businesses.html). The entry-level for most positions require a Bachelor’s degree and as of
May 2017 the median salary for Information security analysts is $95,510.00. The lowest 10
percent earned less than $55,560, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $153,090. (Bureau
obtaining a degree an employer might prefer for professionals to hold specific certifications.
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Even though I still have much more schooling to go before I start my career in this
industry; I have started moving in the right direction. I plan on obtaining my Bachelor’s within a
year. In addition, I will obtain certifications that will help me stand out from other applicants.
Staying up to date with new technology and how it affects my industry seems like a daunting
References
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/mobile/information-security-
analysts.htm
SentinelOne | Jan 12, & 12, S. |. (2017, January 12). Cybersecurity Jobs Outlook is Bleak News for
outlook-is-bleak-news-for-businesses.html