Information Security Degree - High Demand - Great (ecological design) Salaries
No commentsBy David Cassell
Do you know where your sensitive information is or more importantly who is responsible safeguarding it? In all likelihood your personal, sensitive information is sitting in various computer databases throughout the country.
In all types of organizations hopefully being guarded over by diligent and educated information security professionals. Their mission in life is to ensure that this information does not fall into the wrong hands.
As you may have ascertained, the work that information security specialist perform is critical to our economy, our businesses and our government. It is really a great time to get involved in this career.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, those who work in information security will see rapid job growth and greater demand for skilled technicians over a 10 years.
This trend will generate a greater demand for information security experts and lead to increases in earnings.
Furthermore, according to Payscale the current median salary for a computer security specialist is $70,943.00 annually. Salaries are expected to trend upwards in the foreseeable future.
The salary prospects are strong because unlike many IT jobs, outsourcing data integrity or information security work will likely remain ill advised.
This is due to the various limitations placed on those organizations whose business it is to have access to such sensitive information.
Education and training will of course remain vital to this industry. Those who have attained the proper credentials will not only be in the highest demand but also are expected to see the highest paying jobs.
If you are considering a degree in information security, try to begin with the end in mind. What level of degree do you wish to attain? An associate’s, bachelor’s or even a master’s degree?
An associate’s degree will likely impart a good amount of technical knowledge and allow for an entry level position to the graduate. Fortunately an associate’s degree can be acquired while working towards a bachelor’s degree.
A bachelor’s degree is generally considered the standard foundation from which a professional career is built and will of course open many more doors than what would be expected from a two year degree.
Finally, a graduate degree would best serve those who already have a healthy amount of industry experience. A graduate information security degree can also be beneficial to those seeking management positions or a career change.
In addition to earning a degree a student may also earn various vendor neutral certifications in information security.
Most notable are the Certified Information Systems Security Professional or the Systems Security Certified Practitioner offered by ISC.
The ISC is largely regarded as a standard in the industry. The Security certification offered by CompTIA is also be a good credential to attain.
There are of course specific certifications which are designed to capitalize on technologies provided for by vendors such as Symantec or Cisco Systems. Fortunately, some degree programs may require or at least provide training specific for these certifications.
Such degrees will look great on a resume and demonstrate that you are serious about your career. So seek out a stringent information security degree when you are evaluating your options.
The career prospects and competitive salaries are just icing on the cake. With terrorism and hacking on the rise, information security is one career where potential students can feel that there are making a difference.
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Useful Tips For Organizing Schoolwork
By Jennifer Bunker
Do you need help organizing schoolwork? This article is designed to provide you with some useful tips for keeping your homework, projects, reports and everything school-related organized and easy to find. Specifics may vary from person to person; however, the following information includes helpful and important guidelines from which everyone can benefit.
Organizing Schoolwork: Lesson Plans
School days, school days… they always seem to be upon us. We have some tips for organizing schoolwork so that you can ensure that your child’s organizing skills make the grade.
One thing you can always be certain about when your children begin a new school year… the paperwork will continue build and build. To avoid the distressing notion of losing an important homework assignment, or misplacing vital notes needed for an upcoming test, or losing track of just about any other kind of school-related document, we offer the following tips for organizing schoolwork:
Organizing Schoolwork: Devote separate folders to individual subjects.
Sometimes, students (and their parents) may think it’s best to stuff several subject assignments for example math and science into the same 2-pocket folder. Invariably, the papers will get mixed up, causing confusion. Instead, designate one folder for math and another for science…and title them clearly on the front. It might even be a good idea to have a different colored folder for each subject so that they can be easily identified.
Organizing Schoolwork: Divide ring binders by subject.
Much the same as pocket folders, ring binders can become confusing if they’re not organized the right way. Rather than just placing papers into the binder in any old order, insert a subject tab divider (or tabbed index) to divide the binder into sections that can be referenced quickly just by flipping to the respective tab. It’s a good idea to either alphabetize the subjects or put them in order by hour or day. Also, add clear 3-hole-punched sheet protectors to your students’ ring binders, helping to protect important assignments while also better organizing them.
Organizing Schoolwork: Keep working papers apart from archive papers.
Every student has longer-term projects, such as term papers, that are typically completed over several weeks or months. And of course, students also have homework on an ongoing basis. For enhanced organizing efficiency, do not mix these working project papers with documents that have already been completed…such as older homework assignments that have been graded and returned by the teacher. Older papers can be placed into their own archive folder for safekeeping.
Organizing Schoolwork: Stay away from the urge to overstuff folders.
As the school year progresses, most students will cram as much paper as is humanly possible into each folder until the folder is literally overflowing. The result is usually a mess, where specific papers are difficult to find. If a pocket folder begins to get crammed, start a new one. Another hint: pocket folders come in several colors, so let’s say you’re starting a new folder for history assignments and the existing history folder is blue. Also make the new folder blue, creating a family look for the students history assignments.
Jennifer Bunker is President of OfficeOrganizationShop.com, one of the world’s premier distributors of office supplies and office products that simplify lives in homes, offices and schools. Get the tools you need for organizing schoolwork - visit our website.
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Top Ten Schools In Gov. Sarah Palin’s Hometown Of Wasilla, Alaska
By Zander Smith
Gov. Sarah Palin came into the national spotlight in September, 2008 and so did her small hometown of Wasilla, Alaska. Americans in the ‘Lower 48,’ as named by Alaskans, were given a crash course on Alaska and all things Alaskan. This has started dreams of snow machine races and moose stew in the heads of some of my friends and I’m sure, many of you reading this article.
To that end, I have decided to see what the poor kids who are about to be dragged by their starry-eyed (or maybe snow-blinded) parents would have to deal with in terms of continuing their education. Here are the top 10 schools in Wasilla, Alaska that parents (and children) might want research before renting that Budget truck.
1) Teeland Middle School
2788 N. Seward Meridian Parkway
Wasilla, Alaska 99654
Phone: (907)-352-7500
Type of school: Public
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 648 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.3
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes
2) Cottonwood Creek Elementary School
800 N. Seward Meridian Parkway
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-376-7577
Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 5
Enrollment: 440 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.9
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes
3) Iditarod Elementary
801 N. Wasilla Fishhook Road
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-376-5371
Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 5
Enrollment: 469 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes
4) Tanaina Elementary School
2550 Lucille Street
Wasilla, AK 99654
(907)-376-7117
Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 5
Enrollment: 492 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.4
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes
5) Wasilla Middle School
650 Bogard Road.
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-376-5308
Type of school: Public
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 756 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): No
6) Goose Bay Elementary School
6400 Hollywood Blvd.
Wasilla, AK 99687
Phone: (907)-373-5955
Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 6
Enrollment: 532 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.1
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes
7) Finger Lake Elementary School
5981 Eek Street
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-373-3242
Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 5
Enrollment: 481 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): Yes
Meadow Lakes Elementary School
1741 Pittman Road
Wasilla, AK 99687
Phone: (907)-357-9840
Type of school: Public
Grades: PK, K through 6
Enrollment: 409 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.6
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): No
9) Cornerstone Christian School
4001 Ederrington Village
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-357-9798
Type of school: Private
Grades: K through 12
Enrollment: 97 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.8
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): N/A
10) Wasilla Lake Christian School
2001 Palmer Wasilla Highway
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: (907)-373-6439
Type of school: Private
Grades: K through 12
Enrollment: 129 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.9
Met AYP (No Child Left Behind): N/A
So there you have it! This is your first step in moving the family to Wasilla, Alaska where you can enjoy the fresh mountain air, wonderful natural scenery and interesting meals. Good luck and happy snow machining.
Zander Smith
Site Representative, Kali Network
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