CyberSecurity is one of the most lucrative career opportunities today. The demand for workers in CyberSecurity is growing. According to Cyberseek, there are over 500,000 job openings nationwide. In the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater job market they estimate over 5,000 openings, but the amount of qualified workers is very weak. This makes CyberSecurity a perfect choice for a job seeker looking into get into a career with lots of potential to move up the ladder. Almost every day there are news articles about hacking and cyber attacks. The need is soaring for businesses, the military and government bureaucracies–at the local, state and federal levels.
Here is what you need to Succeed
What is the DOD 8570 chart and what significance does it have on your career? Many jobs have a legal requirement: If you are in a job where you might have access to sensitive government information, then you must have at a minimum of one of the certifications listed for that role (see chart). Even businesses who never do business with the government are now often requiring these in similar positions.
Here are just a few of the most popular certifications that meet the DOD 8570 requirements: