Demand for Internet Security Professionals continues to increase

Oct. 15, 2014 - PRLog -- On August 28, 2014 the news was filled with stories about United States banks being hacked by government sponsored hackers believed to be from Russia.  Reports stated at least five major U.S. banks have been hacked.

Jamie Dimon chief executive officer for Chase bank told reporters that the bank had been the victim of a major hack attack. Mr. Dimon went on to say that Chase bank currently employs 1,000 information technology professionals strictly devoted to the task of network security.  Mr. Dimon told reporters the bank will be doubling the size of this security work force over the next 18 months.

Bank of America, Wells Fargo and U.S. Bank were also hacked.   Professionals representing these banks stated their cyber security teams would be doubled and possibly tripled in size over the next two years.

Major hospitals, insurance companies and even universities are under cyber-attacks from government sponsored hackers.

Cyber-attacks are now a major weapon of war in the twenty-first century.  Russia is in a dispute with the world regarding the country’s activities in the Ukraine. Russia along with other countries believes a cyber-attack will cause more destruction than an invading army under certain circumstances.  The need for companies, organizations and governments to defend against these attacks is now a key component for survival in this century.   The need for Internet professionals who understand cyber security will continue to expand.

If you are a network administrator, want to become one or own a company having critical data that needs protection the field of cyber security is essential to the future of your business.

Types of Internet Security certifications available.

The information technology field has many certifications, which will help you protect your network.  At the beginner level CompTIA offers an excellent curriculum to introduce you to cyber threats and some excellent strategies to reduce them.  CompTIA’s course provides students with a strong overview of the field.

The CISSP or Certified Internet Systems Securities Professional is your next step on the ladder to becoming a cyber-security professional.  Organizations and companies large and small highly value this certification.  Students will learn the finer points of Internet Security.

The Certified Ethical Hacker is at the top of the list.  In this course students learn how to think like a government sponsored hacker.  The course will show you several solid strategies, which network security professionals use to defend a network against a hacking attack.

The old folk song, which said “for the times they are a changing” echo throughout the field of cyber security.  Gone are the teenage hackers with nothing but time on their hands.  The teenage hacker has been replaced by highly trained professionals who are sophisticated.

ABCO Technology located at 6733 S Sepulveda Blvd. in Los Angeles teaches all of the certifications mentioned in this article.  Call our team from 9 AM to 6 PM. Monday through Friday at (310) 216-3067.  You can email us for a schedule of current classes to: info@abcotechnology.com

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