Top Paying IT Security Jobs

While reading through my assigned reading this week for my Information Security Mgmt. class, the book discussed security positions. Being that I'm new to IT Security and I am not a "all about money" within my career, I decided to do some research the top IT security jobs last year. Based on an article that I found entitled, "Best Paying IT Security Jobs In 2012" written by Mathew J. Schwartz states that Robert Half Technology pints out that the data security analyst position is the hottest job in 2012 and that the salary should increase by 6%. 

The other top IT Security jobs are as follows:  network security administrator, systems security administrator, information systems security manager, and the new role of network security engineer. Data shows the salary range between all of these positions in 2012 is $85,000-$143,500 a year. This salary range seems I be due to the fact that IT security is a hot area to be in within the next few years. According to Hord Tipton, executive director of (ISC)2, in an interview states "92% of last year's breaches could have been avoided through implementation of basic security controls. The demand for professionals with broad knowledge, experience, and a specific technical specialty [or specialties] will surely increase." It is great to know that there is such a high demand for what I am getting Masters Degree in.  Tipton also expects by 2015 the demand may have increased even further, due to the increasing number of data breaches and online attacks affecting businesses.

Another item that can enhance a IT security professional's experience/resume and is also in demand is CISSP and CompTIA Security+ certifications. Robert Half Technology reported that certifications are especially good for the role of information systems security manager.

References

"Robert Half® Technology 2013 Salary Guide." Robert Half International. . N.p., n.d. Web. 26 May 2013. <s3.amazonaws.com/DBM/M3/2011/Downloads/SalaryGuide_RobertHalfTechnology_2013.pdf>.

Swartz, Mathew J.. "Best Paying IT Security Jobs In 2012 - Security - Security ." InformationWeek | Business Technology News, Reviews and Blogs. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 May 2013. <http://www.informationweek.com/security/management/best-paying-it-security-jobs-in-2012/232200152?nomobile=1>.

Whitman, Michael E., and Herbert J. Mattord. "Security Management Models." Management of information  security. 3rd ed. Boston, MA: Course Technology, Centage Learning, 2010. 385-426. Print.