Portfolio Project
Professional Plan
Bryant & Stratton College
Southtowns Campus
James Armstrong
Network Security
Mrs. Sedor
March 19, 2014
This paper examines different aspects of the Information Technology field and related career paths. Certain aspects of the IT field were researched and explored in an attempt to learn more about the job market and the IT field. The categories that were explored in each job title were; pay scale, industry growth rate, responsibilities as well as educational background and training. Also examined was the possible over saturation of the job market by qualified but untested applicants in a seriously competitive market. (the number of students expected to graduate versus the
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Several IT field certifications which must be renewed annually are: 1. BMC Software Certifications- to ensure validation of the technical and support competencies needed to plan, deploy, support, and service BMC solutions. (bmcsoftware (2014), ¶ 1) 2. CompTIA A+- certification is the starting point for a career in the IT field. Covers maintenance of PC’s, mobile devices, laptops, operating systems, and printers. (CompTIA. Get IT Certified. (2013a), ¶ 1) 3. CompTIA Mobile App Security+- ensures that developers have the knowledge and skills necessary to design and build secure applications. (CompTIA. Get IT Certified. (2013b), ¶ 1)
By no means is this an all-inclusive list. It doesn’t even cover the basic certifications that technicians should have.
Pay scales various from job to job as one would expect with the biggest difference being around $37,000. The two fields are Information Security Analyst, which tops out at around $86,000. (BLS, 2014a, Pay, ¶ 1) The other job title is Computer Support Specialist and the medium pay rate is around $48,900, which is still a very livable pay rate. (BLS, 2014d, Pay, ¶ 1) This concludes the examination of the different titles, pay rates and educational requirements for but a few of the career paths in the IT
Their expertise in the IT department is essential to the entire operation of the entire organization. Certainly, the continuable evolution of the computers and advancement in technology will add to the necessity for a highly skilled computer technicians to backup, maintain, service, and install new computer systems. In order to get in on the ground floor, some computer education or knowledge is required. Therefore, it is always a good idea to take a few computer courses. However, those with a bachelors degree are often preferred in this highly competitive field. Certainly, most would like to know how much do computer technicians make before entering the industry. Statistics show that those in this field make varying salaries. Much is depends on their education, background, skills, and other factors. For example, the type of organization that they work for along with the part of the country that they
The CompTIA A+ certification is a vendor neutral certification that will put you on the best path for getting into the IT world. With this credential you will boost career and your future employers will know that you are the right person for the job. Once you achieve you’re A+ certification you will know more about trouble shooting, networking, and security. You have the option of doing this online by yourself or going to a school and participating in class for it.
The CMA and CMRS exams both require knowledge of medical terminology. These tests and certifications help standardize understanding and knowledge of medical terminology for the entire medical industry which helps to ensure an ethical and efficient industry. In the exams the importance of medical terminology is reflected in the percentage of the exam questions. The tests are built out of a lot of sections and while medical terminology is one of the sections it is also required in other sections as well. Understanding of medical terminology ensures understanding and dedication of the workers and their ability to communicate with the patients.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics website, the official definition of a CIS manager’s job is to “plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.” (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Furthermore, a manager of this field will work for an organization and will be responsible for that organization’s computer system needs (McKay, Dawn R.). In order to meet the needs of the company’s computer system, a CIS manager will have to be familiar with the benefits and limitations of different types of computer hardware, software, and programs (Education Portal). Being familiar with this information will allow the potential CIS manager to recommend improvements for the company. Also with this knowledge, they will then help design, purchase, and install the software that would best suit the company’s needs. Another duty requirement for this career is to
D) you need to know about PC hardware, but PC software is covered in a different certification
Carlos, I am glad you have decided to change to the IT field. You will love it and you make your living better. I have been in the IT field for 12 years now. starting with broadband Hughesnet internet installer and moving to desktop and Microsoft specialist. Now I am a network engineer hoping to move into network security soon. get your degree in tandem with your certifications. it is really important. one ATM machine issues me 120 dollars while I input 140 from a gas station. This is so embarrassing to try to get my $20 dollars back calling my bank. There are a lot of opportunities in the bank area fixing ATM and securing bank
Computer-based exam (offered year-round, but must be taken within 90 days of whenever the application is processed)
Technology is advancing at a rapid pace throughout a variety of platforms. An IT related degree lays the foundation for being able to specialize in exciting fields, such as social media, mobile apps and networking. Graduates also enjoy a wide range of exciting employment opportunities, such as working as a health information technician or network administrator. Computer science
There are 2 different types of IT certifications, the Vendor Neutral and the Vendor Specific. Vendor Neutral is a certifications that has to do with multiple things, like using different kinds of printer, for example. Then Vendor-Specific is a certification that gives you’re a license in a specific area, like only working on HD printers, for example. Both of these certifications are useful in IT industry, but it is what kind of job you seeking to obtain. Since you would almost for sure you would get a job from passing these exams. Why wouldn’t you just try to take one, the pay for a IT job compared to the average US job is $30,000 greater. The Vendor Specific in programming would be useful if you had a job interest in programming, not if it requires you to be a wizard at game design. Vendor
An IT candidate must have knowledge with computers and different types of software that are used in the IT work field as well as having knowledge with the basic terminology of the IT field.
CISSP is the ideal credential for those with proven deep technical and managerial competence, skills, experience, and credibility to design, engineer, implement, and manage their overall information security program to protect organizations from growing sophisticated attacks ((ISC)^2, 2016). The test for this certification is $600. A little more expensive than the others, but it is necessary because of the career field. One with this certification can chose a career in Information Technology Auditor, Security Analysis, and an Information Security
So many people struggle on picking what they want to major on. Have you all ever thought about any IT careers? Well I will be informing you about three different IT careers and explaining them through seven criteria 's. The three careers are Online security, Software engineer, and Web development. The seven criteria 's that I 'm using to explain them are salary, education, experience, duties, security clearance, work environment, and work schedule.
At the beginning of my computer information course I was presented with challenge of writing a research paper. We were given several topics to choose from and I chose the topic of careers in information technology. The focus will be on the computer support specialist, the database administrator, the network and computer systems administrator, the computer, office machine and automated teller technician, the programmer, the software engineer, the cryptographer, the computer trainer, and the desktop publisher. I will explore what each profession is, the duties, the work environment,
Information Technology (IT): The hardware and software technologies a firm needs to achieve its business objectives (Kenneth C Laudon and Jane P Laudon., 2010).
Certifications don’t just look impressive to hang on your office wall. They can make the difference that lands to the next job. A survey of technology processionals showed that it pays to be both cleared and certified. Average salaries for certified clear professionals between ten and twenty percent higher. So why IT security knowledge is important? It is well known that threats to our data, be it commercial or personas have been on a rise recently. The best defense against such threats is to be well informed about how to counter it and by taking measures to avoid them. Thus having a well trained workforce on IT security has become more of a necessity than a choice. IT candidates have lots of programs and certifications that would help