Rankis is a data security expert frequently hired to track down cyber-crooks. The statistics are downright scary, according to Rankis. About 210 Fortune 1000 companies reported attacks on their computer networks in the past year, according to FBI statistics. The reality is computer crimes are reaching epidemic proportions because more and more people are becoming computer-literate. Making matters worse, approximately 65 percent of the corporate victims of cyber-crime don't report it, fearing negative publicity.
Crackers break in so they can destroy files, steal money or files, or inflict viruses.
Companies are hiring techies with strong networking backgrounds and a solid understanding of database technology to track them down. More and more companies are creating computer security departments. Whether entry-level or management, it's anything but a dull career. He should know. He's done it many times.