Washington Computer Information Security Schools

What do Washington Information Security Professionals Do?

As systems advance, there will be a constant need for qualified professionals who can maintain complex networks of secure information. Training, writing, planning, monitoring – having knowledge of and performing necessary updates are all part of information assurance. The need for security management is everywhere and specialized skills are necessary to stay ahead. Graduates with a degree in information security in Washington may consider specialty careers in:

• Internet Security for consumers
• Technical Writing/Instruction
• Damage/Incident Response – Crisis Specialist
• Laws and Information Security Regulations of Finance

Current Employment Opportunities and Salaries in Washington

People who have a solid education in Information Security and Assurance will be sought after by many different employers. Sales positions for professionals with a degree may earn between forty and sixty thousand dollars per year or more. There are also opportunities based out of Washington to telecommute.

• System Manager (Seattle)
• Network Engineer (Tacoma)
• Customer Support Engineer (Walnut Creek)

A list of average Washington Information Security salaries is available below:

What’s Interesting in Washington?

Large sources of income in Washington State are software development, electronics and Boeing, (jet aircraft manufacturing). Well known companies in Washington are Nordstrom, Microsoft and Costco. Several billionaires call this state home, including Bill Gates, who is one of the wealthiest men in the world; his net worth is estimated at 40 billion dollars.

News for Washington Information Security

Some businesses looking to cut back on costs may cut back on hiring but, experts in Washington say the field of securities still has more openings that qualified people applying to fill them. No company can afford not to keep their customer's and companies' information safe and secure.

Schools offering online and campus-based education programs in Washington:

We're sorry, we couldn't find any campuses in , offering your program of interest. Below are some online schools that might interest you:

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