Book description
Get prepared for your Information Security job search!
Do you want to equip yourself with the knowledge necessary to succeed in the Information Security job market? If so, you've come to the right place. Packed with the latest and most effective strategies for landing a lucrative job in this popular and quickly-growing field, Getting an Information Security Job For Dummies provides no-nonsense guidance on everything you need to get ahead of the competition and launch yourself into your dream job as an Information Security (IS) guru. Inside, you'll discover the fascinating history, projected future, and current applications/issues in the IS field. Next, you'll get up to speed on the general educational concepts you'll be exposed to while earning your analyst certification and the technical requirements for obtaining an IS position. Finally, learn how to set yourself up for job hunting success with trusted and supportive guidance on creating a winning resume, gaining attention with your cover letter, following up after an initial interview, and much more.
Covers the certifications needed for various jobs in the Information Security field
Offers guidance on writing an attention-getting resume
Provides access to helpful videos, along with other online bonus materials
Offers advice on branding yourself and securing your future in Information Security
If you're a student, recent graduate, or professional looking to break into the field of Information Security, this hands-on, friendly guide has you covered.
Table of contents
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- Cover
- Introduction
- Part I: So You Want to Be an InfoSec Professional
- Part II: Having the Right Stuff
- Part III: Finding a Job with the Right Organization
- Part IV: Getting Hired!
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Part V: The Part of Tens
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Chapter 16: Ten Organizations for InfoSec Professionals
- ASIS International
- Center for Internet Security (CIS)
- CERT Coordination Center (CERT/CC)
- Cloud Security Alliance (CSA)
- International Council of Electronic Commerce Consultants (EC-Council)
- Information Systems Security Association (ISSA)
- InfraGard
- International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium [(ISC)2]
- ISACA
- SANS (System Administration, Networking, and Security) Institute
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Chapter 17: Ten Security Resources to Help You Stay Current
- Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS)
- Dark Reading
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Daily Open Source Infrastructure Report
- Computer Security Resource Center: NIST Special Publications
- Hakin9
- Information Security Magazine
- ISACA Journal
- Risks Digest
- SANS Reading Room
- Hacker's Quarterly
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Chapter 18: Ten Essential Security References
- Framework for Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity
- Cloud Controls Matrix (CCM)
- Unified Compliance Framework (UCF)
- ISO27001
- Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
- Center for Internet Security (CIS)
- Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)
- COBIT 5 Toolkit
- U.S. and International Technology Laws
- Top 125 Network Security Tools
- Bonus Resource: InfoSysSec
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Chapter 19: Ten Great Questions to Ask Your Interviewer
- How Has Your Department Contributed to the Success of the Company?
- What Are Some of the Biggest Challenges Your Department Is Facing?
- What Keeps You Excited About Coming to Work Every Day?
- What Do You Like About Working Here?
- Can You Describe How We Would Be Working Together?
- What Is the Makeup of the Team or Organization?
- What Are the Key Traits of Your Most Successful Employees?
- How Would You Define Success During the First 90 Days?
- Do You Have Any Concerns About Me That I Can Address Now?
- What Is Your Next Step in the Selection Process?
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Chapter 16: Ten Organizations for InfoSec Professionals
- Glossary
- About the Author
- Cheat Sheet
- Connect with Dummies
- End User License Agreement
Product information
- Title: Getting an Information Security Job For Dummies
- Author(s):
- Release date: March 2015
- Publisher(s): For Dummies
- ISBN: 9781119002819
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