Why Cyber Security
IT Security is one of the top career opportunities today. The need for workers in CyberSecurity is huge. According to Cyberseek, there are over 300,000 open positions nationwide. In the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Clearwater area they estimate over 4,000 openings, but the amount of certified workers is very low. This makes IT Security a great pick for anyone looking into get into a career with lots of opportunities to move up the ladder. Almost every day there are news articles about breaches and cyber attacks. The need is through the roof for companies, the military 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 why does it matter in your IT Security career? Many jobs have a government requirement: If you are in a job where you could have access to sensitive government data, then you are required to have at least one of the certifications listed for that role (see chart). Even companies who never do business with the government are now often requiring these in similar jobs.

Here are just a few of the most popular certifications that meet the DOD 8570 requirements:
Cyber Security Classes
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA Security+
CASP+
CASP
CEH
CEH
CISSP
CISSP
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