Cyber Security

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Why Cyber Security

Cyber-Security is one of the most lucrative career fields today. The open positions 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 job openings, but the supply of qualified workers is very small. This makes Cyber-Security a great choice for a job seeker looking into get into a career with lots of potential to move up. Almost every day there is news about hacking and cyber attacks. The demand is soaring for companies, the military and government agencies–at the local, state and federal levels.

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Cyber-Security Certifications

This is what you need to Succeed

DOD 8570

What is the DOD 8570 chart and what significance does it have on your career? Many jobs have a government rule they have to follow: 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 employers who never do business with the government are now often requiring these in similar positions.

DOD 8570 chart

Here are just a few of the most popular certifications that meet the DOD 8570 requirements:

Cyber-Security Classes

CompTIA Security+

The most popular entry-level certification

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+ training provides an exceptional beginning for the Cyber-Security career and also is normally a much better entry point than jumping right into an advanced cyber-security program. With Security+, you’ll develop a strong foundation of knowledge to start off– helping you advance your career in the short term as well as the long term future. This also meets the DOD 8570 requirement for IAT Level II and IAM Level I.
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CASP

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner

CASP+

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP) certification training can help you be ready for an better career in Cyber-Security. This class is intended for professionals who have the know-how and experience needed to conceptualize, devise and conceive secure solutions. The CASP certification also satisfies the requirements for DOD 8570 IAT Level III, IAM Level II, as well as IASAE I and II.
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CEH

Certified Ethical Hacker

CEH

Certified Ethical Hacker training teach you to stop hackers by thinking and acting like one. The CEH training immerses students in an interactive situation where you will learn how to search, investigate, hack, and defend your own systems. You will learn how infiltrators expand privileges and what steps can be taken to defend a system. The CEH certification meets the DOD 8570 requirement for these positions: CNDSP Analyst, CNDSP Infrastructure Support, CNDSP Incident Reporter, and CNDSP Auditor.
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CISSP

Certified Information Systems Security Professional

CISSP

The CISSP certification is a internationally known Cyber-Security certification administered and conferred by the International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, also known as (ISC)2. This is likely the most sought after certification for Cyber-Security management positions. There are two leveles, CISSP Associate and CISSP. To get the full CISSP certification, you must meet the experience requirements. Both levels meet the DOD 8570 requirements for IAT Level III, IAM Level II and III, as well as IASAE levels I and II
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