IT secuirty specialist

[DaveB]

Security is definitely on the way up.

However, I wouldn't dismiss your son learning Sys Admin type skills (on the side) as this will prove helpful in understanding the technology and it's weaknesses.

For example, a mate has all the relevant security quals as well as MS & Cisco certs. He probably couldn't configure a router or build a server but he knows the mechanics of these technologies which helps when evaluating them from a security perspective.

ratewhore is your man to ask for specifics as I believe he works in this field.
(I would also be interested to hear his thoughts on this).

Very good point. Having an understanding of the underlying technologies is extremely useful.

I work in the security field, mainly on the governance and compliance side of things but I started out as a techie, worked through sys-admin and network admin before getting into security and it has stood me in very good stead.

Assuming he is going for a permie role then get the employer to pay for a much training as he can get out of them

[milanbenes]

I just sent you a PM

Your son owes me a beer :-)

Milan.

[cojak]

It can be pricey to get your certificates at the beginning but well worth the investment.

[Vito]

Seems to be a big thing in the places I've worked at recently...and outsourcing seems unlikely I would say...

[oloks]

Better if your son is here making this enquiry himself.....

[ChimpMaster]

If he doesn't want the job, can I have it?

[Clippy]

Hi fellas, my son has been offered a job with a large insurance company working in IT secuirty. Just interested to know your views on the future of IT security as specialist role? do you think it's importance is on the rise or the decline?

Would he be better looking at a development or Sys admin type role?

are any IT jobs India-proof?

Thanks in advance

Security is definitely on the way up.

However, I wouldn't dismiss your son learning Sys Admin type skills (on the side) as this will prove helpful in understanding the technology and it's weaknesses.

For example, a mate has all the relevant security quals as well as MS & Cisco certs. He probably couldn't configure a router or build a server but he knows the mechanics of these technologies which helps when evaluating them from a security perspective.

ratewhore is your man to ask for specifics as I believe he works in this field.
(I would also be interested to hear his thoughts on this).

[DaveB]

Sys-admin is already dead, run of the mill development is dying. Both can be, and have been, outsourced to India and beyond.

Security is definately a good niche to get into, especially if he can pick up marketable experience with a big name firm early on.

Security is highly unlikely to be outsourced in the current climate or for the foreseable future.

[Orangutan]

Personal view (I am not an IT Security expert, but I know a few)

Its on the rise.
more specialist streams will probably develop as well, particularly forensic's

be careful not to get stuck in "admin" under the guise of security though!

[DGK]

Hi fellas, my son has been offered a job with a large insurance company working in IT secuirty. Just interested to know your views on the future of IT security as specialist role? do you think it's importance is on the rise or the decline?

Would he be better looking at a development or Sys admin type role?

are any IT jobs India-proof?

Thanks in advance