Security; Network Security and Information Security; Network Security and Information Security

CCSP, MCSE, MCSA all these certifications deal with IT and network security in some way or another. One of the biggest areas for job opportunities in information technology are in information and network security.

Every month we read about major thefts of social security numbers, personal information and even credit card info being accessed by hackers and other cyber thieves. And these are just the ones that we know about , imagine the number of cyber thefts that go unreported.

Corporations and government institutions face liability and loss of business because they cannot protect the information that is in their custody. Naturally this leads to a big demand for IT professionals who can provide network security solutions and information security solutions for government and corporate institutions.

Salaries for IT professionals who specialize in providing network security and information security are high. Salaries range from the $65, 000 to $85, 000 per year and even higher. So consider getting the security specialization added to your current IT certification. The future of IT lies in security specialization. Don't believe me just keep an eye on the news!!!