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This assignment is going to be more of a personal reflection and goal setting. You will prepare a 1-page personal development plan. I realize that all of you are students, and that your current plan is to get your degree! Good plan!
For this assignment, I would like you to think into the future – after you have secured your degree.
Research security positions and job requirements. What interests you? List at least two job titles and job descriptions that intrigue you.
Research certifications available. Identify at least two certifications that you would like to work towards. Create a table listing:
Certification name
Process for certification
Cost of certification
Benefits of the certification
Explanation / Answer
Security will remain a top concern for IT executives as the frequency, scope and complexity of cyber attacks continues to escalate. What is interesting is that how this professionals of this field work to ensure data all around the world is protected and it stays out of the wrong hands. These professionals work in amlost every industry and security is virtually behind all the operations these days. Jobs:
System Security specialist
Maintains access by providing information, resources, and technical support, sound decision making ability and strong organizational skills
Security Analyst
Define security policies, processes, and standards, deploy technical controls to meet security requirements
Certification Name
Process for certification
Cost of certification
Benefits of certification
CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate
Register for CCNA
Step 1:
Pass The ICND1 Exam (100-101) and the ICND2 Exam (200-101)
Step 2:
The combined CCNA Exam
NOTE: Validity of CCNA is 3 years, requires to register and clear same or higher level exams again every 3 years
$300
Increase knowledge.
Salary Increase.
Acts as an indicator of expertise.
Makes a solid, wel-rounded engineer
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
This certification is granted by International Information System Security Certification Consortium.
Register for certification(min 5 years exp required).
Take the exam
Pass the exam
Obtain endorsements
Prepare for audit
$700
Receive exclusive benefits as an (ISC)² member.
Enhances professional credibility.
Showcase expertise in security
System Security specialist
Maintains access by providing information, resources, and technical support, sound decision making ability and strong organizational skills
Security Analyst
Define security policies, processes, and standards, deploy technical controls to meet security requirements