Why Cyber-Security
Cyber-Security is one of the best career fields today. The demand for workers in CyberSecurity is very high. According to Cyberseek, there are over 550,000 job openings nationwide. In the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater area they estimate over 7,000 job openings, but the supply of certified workers is very weak. This makes Cyber-Security an ideal choice for a job seeker looking into get into a career with lots of potential to move up the ladder. Almost every day there yet another story about breaches and cyber attacks. The demand is soaring for businesses, the armed forces and government agencies–at the local, state and federal levels.
Cyber-Security Certifications
This is what employers are looking for
DOD 8570
What is the DOD 8570 chart and what significance does it have on your career? Many jobs have a government requirement: If you are in a position where you might have access to sensitive government information, then you must have at least one of the certifications listed for that role (see chart). Even companies 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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