Information Security Jobs

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	Incubator to fund, support cybersecurity startups SearchSecurity.com | 20 Nov 2008 ARTICLE - The Institute for Cyber Security at the University of Texas at San Antonio is lending funding and assistance to fledgling vendors focusing on cybersecurity and privacy issues.

	Security Squad: Security pros face troubles SearchSecurity.com | 28 Oct 2008 ARTICLE - The SearchSecurity editorial team discusses how the poor economy affects security pros, cybersecurity for the next president, vendor security transparency and the job market.

	Certification still pays for CISSPs, CISMs SearchSecurity.com | 23 Sep 2008 ARTICLE - New survey results from Foote Partners, finds security pros who have earned their CISSP, CISM or GIAC Security Expert certification are among those whose salaries continue to rise.

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EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 30

	Finding a security management job after an economic downturn 31 Dec 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - When the economy's tight, what's the best way to find work as a security manager with the CISSP certification? In this expert response, learn how to market your skills to find a security job you're well suited for.

	How to become an information security expert 04 Dec 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - According to network security expert Mike Chapple, information security is one of the hottest career fields and shows great potential for growth. Learn why.

	What is the GISP certification and how does it compare to the CISSP certification? 07 Nov 2008 EXPERT ANSWER - In the world of security certifications, what is the GISP and how alike is it to the CISSP? In this security management expert response, learn about scenarios when the GISP might be appropriate and how industry-relevant it ...

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REFERENCE & LEARNING: 1 - 3 of 6

	Security Wire Weekly 23 Feb 2006 FEATURED TOPIC - Get a brief recap of the week's top information security news as reported by SearchSecurity.com's award-winning news team. Listen from your PC or favorite MP3 player.

	'InfoSec Career Hacking' states obvious, but good for newbies Information Security magazine | 21 Oct 2005 BOOKS - Review of InfoSec Career Hacking: Sell Your Skillz, Not Your Soul, a book for security geeks about landing a corporate IT security job.

	Apply hacking skills to your job search Syngress | 19 Sep 2005 BOOK CHAPTER - Hacking skills, such as reconnaissance and social engineering, can be used in a job search for a position in information security.

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MAGAZINE CONTENT (free subscription required): 1 - 3 of 15

	Security Certifications' Ethics Programs Merely Window-Dressing Information Security Magazine | 01 Sep 2008 COLUMNS - Professional information security organizations' efforts to improve their ethics programs only dress up an ugly situation.

	CISOs Must Innovate to Enable Business Information Security Magazine | 01 Jun 2008 COLUMNS - Editor's Desk: Be an Enabler

	Fellow practitioners are best security resources Information Security Magazine | 01 Jun 2007 COLUMNS - Security professionals can reap benefits by joining a local user group or professional organization. Such groups provide a good way to network and a place to bounce ideas.

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DEFINITIONS: 1 - 2 of 2

	security clearance 15 Apr 2003 WORD - A security clearance is an authorization that allows access to information that would otherwise be forbidden. Security clearances are commonly used in industry and government. Many jobs in information technology require ...

	CSO 14 Aug 2003 WORD - Assuming a consistent pattern of titles in companies that have a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Chief Security Officer (CSO) is the person responsible for the security of a company's ...

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