EXPLORING CAREER OPTIONS?
CONSIDER THIS...
The FACE of Information Technology is
CHANGING. Get Ready
INFORMATION ASSURANCE ■ INFORMATION SECURITY
DIGITAL FORENSICS
Know the Facts:
• Information Technology (IT) jobs exist in EVERY industry:
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Work for…
The number of professionals in the Information Security Workforce
is expected to increase to 2.1 million by 2008.1
Graduates with a Bachelor’s Degree entering the Information Security &
Technology fields have an average starting salary of $52,4642
Education institutions in your area that provide a range of degree
programs in the computer science and technology field include:
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Education
Entertainment
Financial
Government
Health Care
Real Estate
Retail
Travel
DeVry University
University of Maryland, College Park Major in:
University of Pennsylvania
Business Information Systems
Computer Literacy
Capitol College
Computer Science
Carnegie Mellon University
English
Drexel University
Engineering
George Mason University
History
Mathematics
George Washington University
Political Science
James Madison University
The Sciences
Johns Hopkins University
National Defense University
Pennsylvania State University
Enjoy a career as a...
Towson University
Chief Information Security
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Officer
University of Maryland, University College
Technical Specialist
Virginia Tech
Forensic Specialist
Training Specialist
If you have …
o Excellent oral, written & presentation skills – System Security
Administrator
o Solid leadership qualities
o Strong conceptual & analytical skills
o And the ability to operate as an effective team member
Get the Facts about Security Clearances . . .
Be Prepared … Choose your Path
http://www.clearancejobs.com/security_clearance_faq.pdf
CONSIDER RIDING THE
OF THE FUTURE . . .
Science – Technology – Engineering – Math
(STEM)
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2005 (ISC) Global Information Security Workforce Study
www.bls.gov; Bureau of Labor Statistics – State Occupational Projections
Designed by: Rochelle Davis, Gaithersburg HS
Montgomery County Public Schools