Why Cyber Security
Cyber-Security is one of the most in demand career opportunities today. The need for workers in CyberSecurity is soaring. According to Cyberseek, there are over 550,000 job openings across the country. In the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater area they estimate over 7,000 open positions, but the supply of qualified workers is very low. This makes Cyber-Security a great choice for a job seeker looking into get into a career with lots of potential to advance. Virtually every day there is another report about breaches and attacks. The demand is soaring for businesses, the military and government agencies–at the local, state and federal levels.
Cyber-Security Certifications
This is what you need to Succeed
DOD 8570
What is the DOD 8570 chart and why does it matter in your Cyber-Security career? Many jobs have a government requirement: If you are in a position where you could have access to sensitive government information, then you are required to 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:
Cyber-Security Classes
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+
CASP
CASP+
CEH
CEH
CISSP
CISSP
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