Why IT Security
CyberSecurity is one of the most lucrative career fields today. The job openings for workers in CyberSecurity is soaring. According to Cyberseek, there are over 550,000 positions that need to be filled nationwide. In the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater area they estimate over 7,000 openings, but the supply of qualified workers is very weak. This makes CyberSecurity a great choice for a job seeker looking into get into a career with lots of potential to move up the ladder. Virtually every day there is news about hacking and attacks. The need is soaring for businesses, the armed forces and government agencies–at the local, state and federal levels.




Cyber-Security Certifications
This is what employers are looking for
DOD 8570
What is the DOD 8570 chart and what impact does this have on your career? Many jobs have a government rule they have to follow: If you are in a job where you could have access to sensitive government information, then you must have at least one of the certifications shown for that role (see chart). Even businesses who never do business with the government are now often requiring these in similar positions.

Here are just a few of the most popular certifications that meet the DOD 8570 requirements: