Information Systems Security Professional

Information systems security professionals protect an organization's data and information infrastructure ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data.  They develop and implement security measures, conduct risk assessments, provide guidance to employees on security best practices, and respond to cyber threats.  Information systems security professionals have a solid understanding of information security principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical personnel. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have a keen eye for detail, an information systems security professional may be for you.This program prepares students to take the certification exams for CompTIA® A+, Network+, and Security+, and ISC2 Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) and Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a career in information systems security. Students learn how to install, configure, and troubleshoot PCs, mobile devices and networks as well as the theory, principles, technologies, and operations of computer networking. Students will also learn how to implement and manage network security to protect against threats, risks, and attacks and perform vulnerability assessments and audits. In addition, students learn about operational security of an organization's critical assets and how to design, implement, and manage security programs that assure the protection of information assets for organizations.Successful candidates must be self-driven, an analytical thinker, and a problem solver as well as have exceptional planning and project management skills and can work both independently and as a team member. Job titles related to information systems security professional include chief information security officer, information security assurance analyst, information systems security manager, IT security engineer, senior IT security consultant and systems security officer.  This career requires continued training and education.According to the U.S. Department of Labor, overall employment of information security engineers is projected to grow 14% from 2020 to 2030 in Maryland. Projected annual job openings in Maryland are 1,640.  The salary range in Maryland is $78,220 - $172,060 with a median wage of $135,740.  Additional career information may be found in Career Coach: https://ccbcmd.lightcastcc.com/

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