Change Your Career: Computer Network Security as Your New...

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 256 pages
• Published by: Kaplan Publishing October 2, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1427752249
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1427752246
• Book Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 12.8 ounces

Product Description
Topics include:

*Overview of the computer network security profession

*The truth behind the myths of the IT field

*General IT occupations and how security fits in

*Information on credentials, programs, and degrees

*Breakdown of CISSP exam with sample questions

*How to fit going back to school into your lifestyle

*Methods for balancing time constraints and stress

*How to search for IT network security jobs

*Making your resume work for you

*Interviewing tips and strategies

*Useful services, websites, and print resources

 

About The Author
Troy McMillan is a Product Developer and Technical Editor for Kaplan IT as well as a full time trainer for Computertraining.com, a training company specializing in career changers. A former career changer himself, he became a professional trainer 5 years ago teaching Cisco, Microsoft, Comptia and Wireless classes. He also served as a contributing Subject Matter Expert for Kaplan's CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification Exam Preparation Guide. He now creates certification practice tests and study guides for the Transcender and Self-Test brands. Troy lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Reader Reviews
Readers can use Troy's book as a super tool to examine their skills and preferences as an assist and guide to their career change into the IT field. This book has another benefit to all (whether or not interested in a career change)- it is an excellent reference guide on the functional descriptions of the different jobs available in Network Security. IT people are frequently queried by non-IT people as to "what do you do" - and, too frequently - those doing the querying just roll their eyes and regret the question well before the IT person has found a way to de-technolize the description requested. (Yeah, kind of like reading that last sentence.) Well - this book is fantastic for bringing the functional description of all the various security positions into concrete lay terms. It's not that we do such far out things, it's just that we have our own vocabulary. This book defintely bridges any gaps, and I highly recommend it!