Audit & Governance Careers Advice - January 2019
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Posted on Monday, January 28, 2019 by CareersinCyber.com — No comments
Published: 28 Jan 2019 We all know the demand for cyber security professionals is high and will only continue to grow in the coming years while the availability of aptly skilled individuals remains limited. Now really is the time to consider whether a career in cyber security is right for you . With lucrative salaries on the horizon and new technologies continuing to direct the flow of industry, ...
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Posted on Monday, January 21, 2019 by CareersinCyber.com — No comments
Published: 21 Jan 2019 A penetration or pen tester is the person hired to assess the strength of a system’s security. Utilised in security audits, integral to conducting risk assessments and divided between white box and black box software testing; penetration testing is designed to root out all vulnerabilities in a business’s applications, systems and networks. With a typical salary of around ...
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Posted on Monday, January 21, 2019 by CareersinCyber.com — No comments
Published: 21 Jan 2019 The very peak of cyber security careers, the commander in chief leading security teams into virtual battle, the advocate for new IT initiatives company-wide; it’s safe to say that the role of Chief Information Security Officer or CISO is a powerful one. As you may have guessed, a position with such power also requires substantial prior experience; so IT or security ...
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Posted on Monday, January 21, 2019 by CareersinCyber.com — No comments
Published: 21 Jan 2019 Completing practical skills assessments and other challenges is only half the hurdle to jump over in a Penetration Tester interview , as then come the questions. In terms of the types of questions you may be asked, expect them to get fairly technical and specific about the various elements involved in penetration testing. They may start with the obvious ones, such as what ...
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Posted on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 by CareersinCyber.com — No comments
Published: 16 Jan 2019 Within a space that is as diverse as it is broad, the role of cyber security consultant is positioned as a jack of all trades of sorts. An all-round security guru. Expected to perform a variety of roles within the field, working in cyber security as a consultant will see you straddle both sides of the equation, understanding both attacker and defender. Thus you will need an ...