cybersecurity: trends, careers, & the next generation
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CyberSecurity: Trends, Careers, & the Next Generation
Ludwig Goon
March 2 - 4, 2016
Disclaimer:
The view and opinions expressed in the presentation are that of the presenter and is not affiliated with employers.
Data presented is open sourced and publicly available.
Evolution of Information Technology
cybersecurityˌsībərsiˈkyoo͝rədē/noun
The practice of the protection of information Systems and the services provided.
Adding to that, Cybersecurity is a growing sector including many related advanced technologies, the Internet of Things, that now includes education and governance.
1. Network Attacks2. Intellectual Property & Data3. Financial & Identity Data4. Social Engineering5. ICS, SCADA, Autonomous systems
What’s todays #1 computer crime target?
It’s ALL about that Data!
It’s ALL about that Data!
The Industry and Government are ALWAYS prime targets!
Types of Cyber Attacks
About:
Mississippi Native
Mississippi Educated
20 years in I.T. & CyberSecurityData VisualizerSoftware EngineerSystems AdministratorCyberSecurity Engineer
Information Technology & Cybersecurity CareersCyber Security Careers
Security Analyst Security Engineer or Architect
Security/IT Director or Manager Systems Administrator
Vulnerability/Threat Analyst Forensics Investigator
Malware Analyst or Engineer Information Assurance
Systems Engineer or Integrator Penetration Tester or Engineer
Chief Information Security Officer Chief Security Officer
I.T. CareersSoftware/Hardware Engineer
Web/Mobile Application Programmer Computer Programmer
I.T. Analyst Business Systems Analyst Database Administrator
Network Engineer Web Developer
Help Desk/ Tech /Customer Support Systems Engineer or Integrator
Systems Administrator Chief Information Technology Officer
Cyber Software Engineer 1 Experienced
Location(s): United States-Maryland-MillersvilleUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesRelocation Assistance: No relocation assistance available
Description Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Millersville, MD.Roles and Responsibilities: • Ensures software standards are met. • Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs software applications and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. • Performs advance research on cutting edge technologies and programming techniques to develop unique and innovative software prototypes. • Work independently and collaboratively to develop complex solutions involving advanced cyber technologies, network communications and collaborative software systems. Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:• 0 Years experience with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. • Working knowledge with C or C++ • Strong background in software engineering, scientific computing, web technologies and/or embedded systems. • Active Top Secret clearance, eligible for SCI. • Requires 0-10% travel within the state.Preferred Qualifications:• Knowledge of Malware and Operating Systems • Experience with Reverse Engineering and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) • Active TS/SCI preferred
Cybersecurity Skill Sets Needed:
Cyber Intel Analyst Associate
Job Code/Title: Cyber Intel Analyst Associate
Job Description
Key aspects of this dynamic position include the following: • Development on automated software testing frameworks for large scale security-critical software testing • Low-level firmware/software development pushing the bounds of the originally specified intent of the hardware/software • OS/Network/Application security and evaluation improvements • OS/Network/Application secure design principles and development techniques • OS/Network/Application vulnerability assessments • Information operations - Tactics and Technologies • Reverse engineering techniques and tools.
Basic QualificationsPlatforms: Windows, Linux, Mac, Mobile (iOS, Android) • Programming languages: Python, C, C++, or Assembly
Desired skillsExperience with the kernel debugger and internal data structures. • Reverse engineering of operating system components • Knowledge of and ability to navigate and manipulate the Windows registry • Ability to navigate and control networking stack • Knowledge of the operating system security protections • Understanding how operating systems manage physical and virtual memory • Familiarization with troubleshooting file-system access problems • Understanding of encryption methods
Job Location(s): Herndon VirginiaSecurity Clearance: TS/SCI
Program: NVA Cyber ResearchJob Class: Software EngineeringJob Category: 4 yr and up CollegeCity: Herndon State :VA
Cybersecurity Skill Sets Needed:
Cyber AnalystLocation: Charlotte, NC 28277-3439 US Citizenship Required: Yes Shift: 1st Shift Required Security Clearance: Eligible - Secret
Job Description:BAE Systems has a job opening for a Cyber Security Analyst in Charlotte, NC. Function as a Cyber SecurityDevOps professional for the BAE Global Security Operations Center. Work with Security Analysts and Engineers to develop and enhance cyber security solutions to support a global security operations capability.
Technical Functions: • Developing or enhancing existing full suites of custom cyber security toolsets. • Setting up and deploying servers and operating systems to host critical cyber security tools. • Developing tools to integrate open source applications with widely used commercial security tools. • Monitor SIEM (ArcSight and Splunk) and other network security devices for alerts • Investigating alerts using any and all available tools and data resources.
Required Skills and Education:Required education: Associates.
Basic Requirements: • 2+ yrs programming experience to include scripting languages such as Python, Perl, and bash. • 2+ yrs experience and knowledge of Linux operating systems. • 2+ yrs experience with system administration at hardware, software, as well as OS levels. • 2+ yrs experience and knowledge of high and low level network protocols such as TCP, UDP, HTTP, SMTP,etc. • 2+ yrs experience administering databases and developing database applications in traditional relational databases as well as NoSQL ones.
Preferred Skills and Education:Other Requirements: • Eligibility to obtain a security clearance • Shift flexibility, including the ability to provide on call support when needed • Ability to work greater than 40 hours per week as needed
Cybersecurity Skill Sets Needed:
Cybersecurity by the Numbers!• 49% increase in IT jobs to 2020 - USDL
• 37% increase for Security Analysts to 2022 - USDL
• 74% increase in Cyber jobs since 2013 - glassdoor.com
• 2 Million Cyber jobs available in 2017 - UK Source
• $88,000 - Average Salary for Analysts - USDL
• 64% High Schools DO NOT have access to Computer Science classes or related resources - Raytheon & National Cyber Security Alliance
STEM Pipeline ?
• Graduates Yes - Diversity NO - Hadi Partovi
• Mississippi Graduated 145 graduates in 2013 • 1185 IT jobs in Mississippi available in 2013 - code.org
TP: Technical Education in
• 71,000+ Students enrolled at MSCC 2014
• >1000 Students in technical programs
• MSCCs have Computer Programing/Networking studies
• Some MSCCs have Information Technology Programs
Cybersecurity Education in NOVA
http://www.nvcc.edu/cybersecurity/index.html
Talking PointsIs Mississippi Interested in the CyberSecurity sector?
What role should MSCC play in preparing Students?
What Resources are needed at MSCC schools for Cybersecurity?
Closing Remarks | Next Steps
Cybersecurity is important, needed, & valued!
Cybersecurity needs the next generation!
I. T. & Cybersecurity will drive innovation!
Next Generation Technologies will be based on I.T. and Cybersecurity!
Thank You!!
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