All, I have a question that is somewhat similar to Jason's but not really. I'm actually very pleased that he asked his question because I now feel that I can ask my own question that has gone unanswered for some time now. Are all of the security jobs out there ones where the candidate must have either a comp sci degree or the equivalent? My undergraduate degree is in English but I worked for 18 months in the insurance industry as an underwriter for personal property and casualty lines. I'm almost finished with my Masters of Information Science degree. I've taken networking classes and understand most networking concepts. I've taken some beginning programming classes. I've taken some systems administration classes. I've also taken a special topics Info Security course. I find Information Security fascinating. Perhaps it's the side of me that enjoyed trying to stop fraud back when I worked in insurance. Unfortunately, I am not technically skilled enough for any of the security jobs I've seen posted here or on other online venues. Now I know that there are jobs with titles such as Business Analyst out there where one can serve as a liaison between the hard core techs and the mainstream users in an organization. I believe a Business Analyst can also serve as a member of a team in application development or maintenance. However, are there similar roles in information security? Perhaps a Computer Risk Management/Analyst role? I'd really like to know. I may not be able to become a truly hard core tech person but I believe I could do some more risk management, security planning, and security strategies type of roles. As information itself continues to be seen as the most important commodity in our economy, I am sure that information security will become extremely important as well. Surely, there is (or will be) room in the field for people with my kind of qualifications. Any information or suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much for your time. Robyn Pretzloff SILS Computer Lab Co-Manager Graduate Assistant/Graduate Student School of Information & Library Science University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill ----------------------------------------- Reality is the leading cause of stress among those who are in touch with it. --Jane Wagner ----------------------------------------- On Wed, 16 Feb 2000, Jason Murphy wrote: > Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 20:44:54 GMT > From: Jason Murphy <jasonthomasmurphyat_private> > To: SECURITYJOBSat_private > Subject: Job question. > > I don’t know if this is the proper forum to ask or to discuss this question > but here it goes. > > I am a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Information Systems > (Computer Science Degree where a Business minor substitutes for the Math, > Physics, and Chemistry classes) and have been looking for a job for about > the last 6 weeks and have noticed a pattern. About every Computer Security > job posting I read is for a Senior position. I have yet to see a Junior or > entry level Computer Security job posting, although, I think being a Network > Admin is a at least Junior Computer Security job. > > Now my question is, how do I break into (No pun intended) the Computer > Security field? I have been following the Computer Security Scene for about > 10 years as a hobby/passion and I never have had job in the Computer > Security field. How do I convince job recruiter that know Computer Security? > I can not state at a interview that I have broken into machines and have > done some activities that would be considered illegal or at least immoral. I > also can not prove that I have done work for other people (Helping people, > clubs, organizations that need security help). What can I do to get > recognized? > > So what should I do? Any help or recommendation of any kind would be greatly > appreciated. > > ______________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com >
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