CAREER OUTLOOK
he proliferation of identity theft, activist hacking, online malicious denials of service, computer crooks pillaging private sector companies and a mix of criminal- and state-sponsored server penetration has made the cyber security sector a magnet for the appropriately-trained graduate.
Recruiting Trends T
Because beyond the previously listed problems, there is al- ways a need to stop hackers trying to disrupt and steal industrial and military data, plus attempts to turn command and control equipment in both arenas into remotely-controlled soft- and hardware.
Computer science, computer engineering and informa- tion technology majors of related academic flavors interested in cyber security careers must consider the list in a following paragraph as a guide to potential employers. Hackers armed with malware, viruses and worms are attacking each sector, and if you are adept in your major or advanced degree, you need to begin paying attention to those areas. Their problem is your fortune if prepare yourself properly. Who? Why? Read on. Pay attention. Those organizations need you, and hard work and success at blocking and defending against cyber criminals may someday place the title of chief digital officer or cloud security officer on your business card.
A 2012 study by KPMG study reported “that more than three-quarters of the Forbes [global] 2000 companies leak potentially dangerous material.” In descending order, the “Top 10 information leaking sectors” were:
by Frank McCoy
fmccoy@ccgmag.com CYBER SECURITY SECTOR A MAGNET FOR APPROPRIATELY TRAINED GRADS
www.blackengineer.com
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BANKING 30 PERCENT
DIVERSIFIED FINANCIAL 12 PERCENT
MATERIALS 10 PERCENT
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES 8 PERCENT
UTILITIES 8 PERCENT
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE AND EQUIPMENT 8 PERCENT
MEDIA 6 PERCENT
CONSTRUCTION 6 PERCENT
OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS 6 PERCENT
INSURANCE 6 PERCENT
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