| About the Author |
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| Preface |
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| Introduction: What Is Computer Network Security? |
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| What Is a Network? |
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| Is It Too Late to Change Careers? |
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Part One: SORT OUT YOUR CHOICES |
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Should You Change Your Career? |
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Do You Want to Make a Change? |
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Identifying Your Transferable Skills |
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Is Computer Network Security the Right Work Environment for You? |
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Why Is Security Necessary? |
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How Much Can You Expect to Make? |
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Looking Before You Leap: Testing the Waters |
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Interviewing With Security Managers and Current Security Personnel |
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Researching Network Security |
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Credentials, Programs, and Degrees |
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Is Certification Necessary to Break Into the Network Security Field? |
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Degrees versus Certifications |
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Part Two: OVERVIEW OF THE COMPUTER NETWORK SECURITY PROFESSION |
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The Truth Behind the Myths |
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All IT Professionals Are Men |
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Young People Dominate the IT Industry |
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Extensive Training Is Required |
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General IT Occupations and How Security Fits In |
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Sample Information Technology Professions Today |
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How Does Security Fit In? |
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Part Three: EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION |
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Which Certification Should I Choose? |
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Requirements for the CISSP |
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The 10 Security Domains Covered by the CISSP |
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Sample Material from the Transcender CISSP Exam Study Guide |
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The CIA of Security and Organizational Goals |
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Review Checklist: The CIA of Security and Organizational Goals |
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Part Four: EDUCATION FOR YOUR NEW CAREER |
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How Do I Apply, and What Does It Cost? |
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Short-term Programs (Boot Camps) |
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Other Expenses and Sources of Aid |
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Study Schedules and Techniques |
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Certification Testing Tips |
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The New Job---A Balancing Act |
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Where Do I Look for a Job? |
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168 | (2) |
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Professional Associations |
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The Job Search: Common Mistakes and Effective Strategies |
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Making Your Resume Work for You |
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181 | (14) |
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181 | (4) |
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Five Questions You Are Sure to Get |
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198 | (3) |
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201 | (1) |
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202 | (1) |
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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Is It Too Late for Me to Begin? |
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207 | (1) |
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How Much Can I Expect to Earn? |
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207 | (1) |
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Can I Afford to Get Certified? |
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208 | (1) |
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Will My Beeper Go Off at All Times of Night? |
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Are All the Jobs Going Overseas? |
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Can I Ever Stop Learning? |
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| Appendix: Useful Services, Websites, and Print Resources |
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| Index |
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