Writing Assignment 1
Introduction
The widespread access to the Internet has drastically changed the way the world operates and because of this the majority of day to day operations take place over large networks. Therefore, the access allows for these operations to occur at increasing speeds which leads to higher productivity. Although these networks provide convenience for companies and their customers a constant concern which remains will be how to protect the information. Due to rise in traffic on these networks, the compromise of networks has also increased which raises the concerns of how the information will be protected in the future. Another way to define a compromise is known as hacking which is the task of taking over a targeted …show more content…
For that reason, there has been an increase in protecting this information by companies. A response to these threats is the growth of the network security which focuses on keeping unauthorized users out and protected information so that productivity can be conducted with minimum interruption. Therefore, the sub field in the IT sector, information security analysis focuses on the monitoring and preventing of future attacks and if the attacks are successful the information security analysts will help to examine the attacks, repair the damage, and get the systems back online for their customers. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the growing field of Information Technology with a concentration on security and describes three current positions for employment in the field.
Overview
To add, in the field of Information Security analysts provides support to the operational needs of a network. According t cyberdegrees.org, analysts are/should be able to plan, implement and practice security measures and controls. Analysts should also create and main …show more content…
as an Information Technology Specialist and requires a top secret clearance. Additionally, provide project management, coordination and oversight on a variety of cybersecurity initiatives and consults with other IT specialists. Also, with the job as an IT specialist with the federal government brings on a large amount of benefits. For example, life insurance, medical insurance, paid holidays, yearly vacations, retirement salary matching, teleworking, and insurance which will remain the same after retirement. In addition, the job with the DOT allows for competitive pay and
Introduction
The widespread access to the Internet has drastically changed the way the world operates and because of this the majority of day to day operations take place over large networks. Therefore, the access allows for these operations to occur at increasing speeds which leads to higher productivity. Although these networks provide convenience for companies and their customers a constant concern which remains will be how to protect the information. Due to rise in traffic on these networks, the compromise of networks has also increased which raises the concerns of how the information will be protected in the future. Another way to define a compromise is known as hacking which is the task of taking over a targeted …show more content…
For that reason, there has been an increase in protecting this information by companies. A response to these threats is the growth of the network security which focuses on keeping unauthorized users out and protected information so that productivity can be conducted with minimum interruption. Therefore, the sub field in the IT sector, information security analysis focuses on the monitoring and preventing of future attacks and if the attacks are successful the information security analysts will help to examine the attacks, repair the damage, and get the systems back online for their customers. The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of the growing field of Information Technology with a concentration on security and describes three current positions for employment in the field.
Overview
To add, in the field of Information Security analysts provides support to the operational needs of a network. According t cyberdegrees.org, analysts are/should be able to plan, implement and practice security measures and controls. Analysts should also create and main …show more content…
as an Information Technology Specialist and requires a top secret clearance. Additionally, provide project management, coordination and oversight on a variety of cybersecurity initiatives and consults with other IT specialists. Also, with the job as an IT specialist with the federal government brings on a large amount of benefits. For example, life insurance, medical insurance, paid holidays, yearly vacations, retirement salary matching, teleworking, and insurance which will remain the same after retirement. In addition, the job with the DOT allows for competitive pay and