Cyber-security engineers work with organizations to keep their computer information systems secure. They determine who requires acess to which information, and then plan, coordinate, and implement information security programs. They use their specialized expertise to help pretect against Web threats that facilitate Cyber crime, including malware, denial-of-service attacks, information warfare, and hacking. Job opportunities for cyber-security can be found in both the public and private sectors. Potential employers include government agencies, military contractors, IT service companions, and financial institutions. In the recent years the U.S. government has drastically increased the number of cyber-security hirees. With the world becoming increasingly computerized the demand for security online has increased as well.
The average salary for Cyber-security proffesionals is $116,000 per year or approximately $55.77 per hour.
