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by Frank McCoy
fmccoy@ccgmag.com
SO YOU WANT TO BE A CYBER SECURITY PROFESSIONAL here is a lot to be knowledgeable and vigilant about.
October was National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and through a series of events and initiatives across the country, NCSAM engaged public and private sector partners to raise awareness and educate Americans about cyber security, and increase the resiliency of the nation and its cyber infrastructure. NCSAM 2012 focused on a different critical cyber security issue each week in October. Week One emphasized general cyber security awareness
and the “Stop. Think. Connect. Campaign.” Week Two focused on law enforcement and cyber security — national and local efforts to prevent identity theft and other cyber crimes. Week Three highlighted industry efforts in cyber security — strategies and tools businesses of all sizes — including small business — can use to bolster their own cyber security defenses. Week Four showcased “K-Life: Digital Literacy Efforts” — the urgent need to develop cyber education programs to train the
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next generation cyber workforce. The interrelatedness of every citizen’s private and public
lives is vast.
The departments in one city, Baltimore, are reflective of how much we rely on digital services that are unseen. The Crab City’s Web-linked departments include housing, finance, fire, health, human resources, law, legislative reference, planning, public works, recreation and parks and transportation. In addi- tion, there is the collection of offices under the heading “General Services,” and those of elected officials, the mayor, city offices and various boards. To counter incursions, local, state and the federal govern- ment officials know they must hire a new generation of cyber security experts and digital defenders. There is a lot to do. This feature will introduce you to a range of cyber careers and professionals in them, list what many think are the top cyber security jobs in the future and provide you with a list of resources the professionals use to maintain their sharp edges
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