Careers in cyber security

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Careers in Cyber Security

Olufemi VAUGHAN CISA, ITIL Instructor, DeAfrica

July, 2015


Get the lay of the land– What are some of the best sources– Trade publications

Information saturation– Get as much information as you can– Different levels, different aspects

What types of jobs are there– What is the job market like– What is the average pay

Getting Started:


Your career rests on 4 legs– Experience– Certifications– Education– “Who you know”

A Stable Career


Career Profile


ICSDL CERTIFICATION

International Cyber Security Driver’s License (ICSDL) comprises of 9 independent certification modules that equip its professional to stand-up against the challenges in the Cyber Warfare.Module 1 – Cyber Security vs Information Ass.Module 2 – Emerging TechnologiesModule 3 – Cloud ComputingModule 4 – Ethical Hacking


ICSDL CERTIFICATION CONT….

Module 5 – Mobile Device ForensicModule 6 – Advanced Persistent ThreatModule 7 – Android Forensic with Demonstration on ToolsModule 8 – The Secure Software Development

life-cycleModule 9 – Data Loss and Disaster Recovery


OTHER CERTIFICATIONS


(ISC)2 International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc. Website: www.isc2.org Certifications

– Associate of (ISC)²– SSCP: Systems Security Certified Practitioner– CAP: Certified Authorization Professional– CSSLP: Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional– CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional– CISSP Concentrations: ISSEP, ISSAP, ISSMP

Professional Certification– (ISC)2 certifications require ongoing continuing education to maintain

certification.

(ISC)2 Certifications


ISACA CERTIFICATIONS

Information Systems and Control Association (ISACA) Certifications

– CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor– CISM: Certified Information Systems Manager– CGEIT: Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT– CRISC: Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control

Website– www.isaca.org

Professional Certification– ISACA certifications require ongoing continuing education to

maintain certification.


COMPTIA CERTIFICATIONS

CompTIA certifications Website: www.comptia.org Certifications

– A+ - Computer Support Technician– Network+ - Network Support Technician– Security+ - Entry level security certification– CASP - CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner – RFID+ - RFID professionals– CTT+ - Certified Technical Trainer– Project+ - IT Project Management– Others: Server+, Linux+, CTP+, CDIA+, PDI+


SANS Institute Certifications

Website: www.giac.org Certifications

– GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) GSNA (GIAC Systems and Network Auditor) G7799 (GIAC Certified ISO-17799 Specialist) GCFE (GIAC Certified Forensics Examiner) GCFA (GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst) GREM (GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware) GLEG (GIAC Legal Issues) GISP (GIAC Information Security Professional) GCPM (GIAC Certified Project Manager Certification) GISF (GIAC Information Security Fundamentals)


SANS Institute Certifications (cont.)

Website: www.giac.org Certifications

– GIAC (Global Information Assurance Certification) GSEC (GIAC Security Essentials Certification) GWAPT (GIAC Web Application Penetration Tester) GCED (Certified Enterprise Defender) GCFW (GIAC Certified Firewall Analyst) GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst) GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler) GCWN (GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator) GCUX (GIAC Certified UNIX Security Administrator) GPEN (GIAC Certified Penetration Tester) GAWN (GIAC Assessing Wireless Networks)


Secondary Certifications

Project Management Professional – PMP (PMI)

Project+ (CompTIA) ITIL V3 Foundation Certificate in IT Service

Management Microsoft Operations Framework Six Sigma


Use Social Media

LinkedIn – Networking among Cyber Security Practitioner.


DISCUSSION

Is Cyber Security a Business or an IT Issues?

Hackers Documentary 2015http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=846GYRWwqJ8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=846GYRWwqJ8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=846GYRWwqJ8


Questions?

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