Powering up a career in internet security
By: Don Rauf
Edition: First edition.
Series: Preparing for tomorrow's careers; Preparing for tomorrow's careers
Publisher: Rosen Publishing
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9781499460933
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Security measures; Vocational guidance; Internet
Description: While the continued growth of the Internet has opened unprecedented possibilities for users, it has been accompanied by an upsurge in data breaches and cyberattacks that continue to threaten ordinary individuals as well as banks, businesses, and international relations. As we explore the still-uncharted frontiers of the web, the demand for professionals who can develop software, monitor electronic data, test systems for vulnerabilities, and more has skyrocketed. This volume guides readers past the firewalls and shows them what it takes to become an entry-level worker and how to climb the ladder to become a specialist in the ever-expanding field of cybersecurity. For Further Information Section, Index, Sidebars, Glossary, Web Sites, Full-color photographs, Detailed Table of Contents, Bibliography.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Grades 7 to 12.
Table of contents: title: Safety first in the internet age; title: Sharpening the mind for a security career; title: Starting off a security career; title: Taking a step up; title: Meet the A-team: security specialists; title: Securing a job in internet security; title: The future of internet security.