Career questions tagged it-security
Typical starting IT payment?
According to my basic searching, most base level IT jobs don't seem to pay very well at first. How long does it typically take for the pay to get better?
College or Certifications for IT Jobs?
I keep seeing that job offerings for IT jobs require a Bachelors at the least, however I keep being told that you really only need certifications. Which is it?
How can i pursue a career in technology??
I am looking for a career path in computer technology or AV
What companies support clean technology and share IT roles?
Hi! I'm looking to enter IT. An industry I discovered is clean technology. Clean technology means environmentally-friendly or energy efficient power use. Are there any midwest American companies that have information technology departments and care about sustainability or energy stuff? If so, what are the companies looking for from IT college students?
What is the best way to manage my time in high school? What are some good internships I should look into in high school? Who should I send my resume and cover letter to?
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Do security pentesters work steady hours or are they basically freelance?
(I want to be transparent right up front: I'm not a student. I'm a staff member at CareerVillage.org. But I'm posting this question because although we have many questions related to #cybersecurity, we don't have this one, and I think our students would love to know the answer.) My question: Do professional pentesters* work steady 9-5 jobs for one company over a long period of time, or do they mostly freelance,** or do they have some other typical working arrangement? If the answer is "it depends", then could you share what you've seen as "the norm"? I'd be especially appreciative if you'd share whether you have experience in the industry. Thank you in advance! Notes for the students who will read this question: * Pentesters are cybersecurity experts who focus on gaining access to systems , sometimes called "white-hat hackers". ** Freelancing is working as a contractor on an hourly or project-based basis, usually for hours, days, or months at a time for a "client" (a company that will pay you for your time). It differs from being an employee in a couple of ways, but that's a topic for a different CareerVillage question :) #cybersecurity #it-security #security
After doing engineering in IT..what are later degrees or pathways to choose to become sucessful in this field ?
I am doing my last year diploma in IT ...after which i am going to degree in IT ... #it #it-sales #it-security #it-operations
how would i go about becoming an ethical hacker
i have always been interested in the idea of hacking #technology #cyber-security #computer-security #network-security #information-security #it-security
Would it be wise to take AP Calculus to pursue a career in Information Technology?
Hi, I just became a senior in high school and have plans to pursue a career in IT security. I have a choice to take AP Calculus this year. My other options are Business Math or Statistics. Would Calculus be a helpful course to prepare for an IT career? I know it is not a mandatory course to take, like it would be for someone entering Computer Science. But I have looked at other discussions and many people says that it helps you think differently. Thank you for any advice and comments. #information-technology #cyber-security #computer-security #it-management #information-security #it-security