Jul 24, 2006
Sarah Christensen
Technology Schools Columnist
Technology Columnist
The world of technology is diversifying rapidly. Where once all computer science jobs required a computer science degree, computer technology jobs have become "niched". Just as you can connect with people on the other side of the world, wrongdoers can delve into an individual's or company's, deepest, darkest secrets unless protective steps have been taken. This is the seamy and fascinating world of computer security jobs.
The media is full of headline scare stories. How seventeen year-olds can hack into corporate bank details or breech government websites. We've all come across rumors of how defense systems have been breached or the ease with which individuals have accessed personal computers of the rich and famous. While our thirst for communications and information grows, so does the risk of cybercrime. Professionals in computer security jobs are fighting back, they are latter-day knights in shiny armor.
Computer Science Jobs
If you are an excellent problem solver and your overriding reaction is, "well why didn't they protect themselves?" then computer security jobs, either freelance, or part of a team, could offer you a rewarding and fulfilling career path. A degree in computer science could help get you a long way toward your goal however there are even more specific programs you could study if you are absolutely sure that this is where you want to go. Network administration degrees and those specializing in communications and the Internet are also excellent starting points. Clearly, you will need to have a through understanding of client server applications, and Internet and Intranet technology and applications.
Computer Science Jobs - Bucking the Trend
The explosive growth in computer science jobs is slowing down dramatically. This is not true however for network and computer security jobs. The sector is still growing much faster than average as individuals and companies realize just how vulnerable they would be if the subject of a cyber attack.
Bureau of Labor: Growth in Specific Computer Jobs
The world of technology is diversifying rapidly. Where once all computer science jobs required a computer science degree, computer technology jobs have become "niched". Just as you can connect with people on the other side of the world, wrongdoers can delve into an individual's or company's, deepest, darkest secrets unless protective steps have been taken. This is the seamy and fascinating world of computer security jobs.
The media is full of headline scare stories. How seventeen year-olds can hack into corporate bank details or breech government websites. We've all come across rumors of how defense systems have been breached or the ease with which individuals have accessed personal computers of the rich and famous. While our thirst for communications and information grows, so does the risk of cybercrime. Professionals in computer security jobs are fighting back, they are latter-day knights in shiny armor.
Computer Science Jobs
If you are an excellent problem solver and your overriding reaction is, "well why didn't they protect themselves?" then computer security jobs, either freelance, or part of a team, could offer you a rewarding and fulfilling career path. A degree in computer science could help get you a long way toward your goal however there are even more specific programs you could study if you are absolutely sure that this is where you want to go. Network administration degrees and those specializing in communications and the Internet are also excellent starting points. Clearly, you will need to have a through understanding of client server applications, and Internet and Intranet technology and applications.
Computer Science Jobs - Bucking the Trend
The explosive growth in computer science jobs is slowing down dramatically. This is not true however for network and computer security jobs. The sector is still growing much faster than average as individuals and companies realize just how vulnerable they would be if the subject of a cyber attack.
Bureau of Labor: Growth in Specific Computer Jobs
About the Author
Sarah Christensen graduated from King's College, University of London with a degree in Chemistry and Business Studies.
