[Careers in Internet Security (Careers in Computer Technology)] [Author: Harmon, Daniel E] [January, 2011]

Careers in Computer Technology

by Daniel E. Harmon

Internet security professionals generally are known as computer specialists. Specialists represent more than half of the job force involved in computer systems design and maintenance. Some develop computer software. Some design complete information systems from scratch. Others are responsible for handling network security. Most of these professionals deal with different aspects of electronic information that is collected and used by individuals, companies, organizations, and government agencies. The use of electronic data regularly involves the Internet. This book is about the career field of Internet Security, and focuses on job preparation, training, job requirements, and responsibilities. It provides job-hunting tips and investigates the areas of job growth for readers who are interested in the cyber security profession.

Hardcover

First published January 15, 2011

About the author

Daniel Elton Harmon

Reviews

[Mike McVey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very insightful to the industry of Internet Security. After seeing several jobs openings in this field, I thought it would be good to get an understanding of what it is conceptually. This book answered my questions. The target age is high school teenagers but it is still very formative.