Overview

Scoop

Day-to-Day

• Assess the physical security of servers, systems, or network devices to identify vulnerability to temperature, vandalism, or natural disasters.
• Collect stakeholder data to evaluate risk and to develop mitigation strategies.
• Conduct network and security system audits, using established criteria.
• Configure information systems to incorporate principles of least functionality and least access.
• Design security solutions to address known device vulnerabilities.

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Penetration Tester

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Pathways to this Career

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Workforce Development Program

A workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.

📚 Training

Finish in 6 months - 2 years

Professional Upskilling

Professional upskilling typically results in acquiring new or enhanced skills and knowledge relevant to a participant's current job or desired career path, leading to improved job performance, opportunities for career advancement, and greater employability.

📚 Training

Finish in 1 week - 3 months

Technology Bootcamp

A technology bootcamp typically offers intensive training in specific tech skills, preparing participants for entry-level roles in the tech industry in a relatively short period of time.

📚 Training

Finish in Less than a year

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Technology & Math

The primary activities of this group involve designing, developing, and implementing computer software and hardware systems, as well as using mathematical concepts to solve complex problems and analyze data.