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Information Technology Security Consultants

Tips for Entry

Visit the following Web sites for job listings:

  • https://www.sei.cmu.edu/careers
  • https://issa-jobs.careerwebsite.com/jobs
  • https://www.indeed.com/q-Cyber-Security-Consultant-jobs.html
  • https://www.linkedin.com

To learn more about the field, read:

  • Infosecurity Magazine: https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com
  • ISSA Journal: https://www.issa.org/journal/
  • International Journal of Information Security: https://www.springer.com/journal/10207
  • Computerworld: https://www.computerworld.com

Attend the (ISC)² Security Congress (https://congress.isc2.org) to participate in continuing education classes and network.

Talk with IT security consultants about their careers. Ask them questions about their educational background, what they like and dislike about the work, how they market their businesses, key skills for success in the field, and any other things you are interested in knowing about this career. Contact the Institute of Management Consultants USA (https://www.imcusa.org) to find consultants in your area who specialize in cybersecurity.

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