Who Is Securing Your Company Data?

Cyber Security has become a critical component for all companies, not just technical companies.  Data and information travelling through the internet or stored in the cloud require a high measure of security for business and personal online transactions to occur.  As a result, employers are hiring to identify the right individuals to manage their cyber security needs.  But what challenges exist for addressing this need?

Candidates & Certifications

If a job seeker has always anticipated getting into information technology or is a career changer with technical aptitude, there are several points of entry to consider.  In 2018, TechLaunch.IO at Florida Vocational Institute, provided a blog post highlighting common types of entry level jobs in cyber security, along with starting salaries – take a look here (short read).

For an entry level position, employers are seeking candidates who are educated and certified with the right skill sets for the task.  Information Security Careers Network identified the top desirable cyber security certifications for 2020, and below are the top 5 certifications; learn more about them and see the balance of the top 10 at: https://www.infosec-careers.com/the-best-cyber-security-certifications-in-2020/.

1.      CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

2.      CISM - Certified Information Security Manager

3.      CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker

4.      CompTIA Security+

5.      OSCP - Offensive Security Certified Professional

Demand for Talent

What about Frederick County?  Is there a big need locally?...

On January 21, 2020, a search of job opportunities on Indeed.com for “Cyber Security” in Frederick, MD, revealed 26 postings (20 full-time, 4 part-time, 5 internships) within a 10-mile radius.  And labor market data from EMSI shows that while the need is high, actual hiring is not keeping up.