Using Computer Science in High-Tech Security Careers

by Carla Mooney

Overview

Organizations in every industry from healthcare to finance rely on cybersecurity professionals to protect one of their most valuable assets, which is information. For those interested in both high-tech security and computer science, there are many roles and career opportunities from designing network security systems to conducting penetration testing to identifying security weaknesses. This book examines several of those careers, highlighting different jobs, educational requirements, and job search tips. By reading profiles of real jobs, readers will inspired by the success stories of people who blend a passion for computer science with an interest in high-tech security.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781508187127
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2019
Series:	Coding Your Passion Series
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Protecting Digital Assets and Information 8

Chapter 2 Detectives of the Cyber World 17

Chapter 3 Protecting Computer Networks 26

Chapter 4 Ethical Hackers 35

Chapter 5 Developing the Security Architecture 44

Chapter 6 Security Engineering 53

Chapter 7 Encrypting Data 60

Glossary 68

For More Information 70

For Further Reading 74

Bibliography 75

Index 78