1. FEATURED
EMPLOYMENT
(BPT)— Cyberattacks like
the hacks on Sony Pictures
Entertainment and Target have
put serious cybercrime on the
radar of the American public
and government alike, so it’s no
surprise that the Bureau of Labor
Statistics (BLS) projects that the
cyber security industry will grow
37 percent by 2022.
The hack on Anthem Inc., a
leading U.S. health insurer in
early 2015, involved a massive
breach of data containing nearly
80 million personal records,
prompting investigations by
state and federal authorities.
During his January State of the
Union Address, President Obama
warned that cyberattacks are
among the most serious economic
and national security challenges
facing our nation, and urged
Congress to pass legislation in
response to their evolving threat.
Cyber security experts, also
known as information security
analysts, plan and activate
security measures to protect a
company’s computer networks
and systems. These professionals
are in high demand to protect the
nation. Employment in the field
will reach 102,500 jobs by 2022,
the BLS predicts.
In the past, cyber security jobs
were restricted to technology
companies and financial institu-
tions. Today, they are available
in all fields because businesses in
all industries rely on computers
and the Internet to function, from
providing customers a product,
online services, or entertainment,
to managing a viral marketing
campaign.
This rising demand is outpacing
the number of cyber security
experts qualified for the role. The
U.S. must develop a pipeline of
future employees who are techno-
logically skilled and cyber-savvy
to maintain a technical advantage
over cyber attackers.
A variety of academic options
are available for those looking
to jump-start a career in cyber
security. Most companies require
cyber security professionals to
have at least a bachelor’s degree
in computer science, program-
ming or a related field. DeVry
University offers a bachelor’s
degree in Computer Informa-
tion Systems with hands-on
learning opportunities built into
the curriculum. According to job
search engine Monster, hands-on
experience like this is a necessary
first step in making you qualified
for cyber security positions.
“Our security landscape is
constantly evolving, so the tools
and tactics taught in educational
courses need to evolve as well,”
says Dr. Rajin Koonjbearry,
professor in DeVry University’s
College of Engineering & Infor-
mation Sciences. “It is impera-
tive that educational programs
use the same tools that security
professionals use to defend their
environment. This experien-
tial learning is vital to prepare
students for the real-life cyber-
crimes they will defend against.”
When considering which
program to enroll in, you should
look for schools that partner with
leading technology companies.
Accessibility to these industry
leaders can offer access to career
development, lectures and events,
and competitions to test and
enhance your skills, preparing you
to stand out in the job market once
you graduate. DeVry University’s
partnership with Cisco, for
example, brings students insider
access to Cisco Networking
Academy NetRiders competitions.
“The NetRiders competition
provides students with hands-on
experience that is vital to a well-
rounded education and prepara-
tion for IT roles,” says Renee
Patton, U.S. public sector director
of education, Cisco. “Conducted in
a practical, competitive environ-
ment, the NetRiders competition
gives students a chance to test
their skills, showcase their knowl-
edge, identify areas for improve-
ment, and develop interactive
networking skills.”
Security experts warn that 2015
will be the “Year of the Health-
care Hack.” Now, more than ever,
analysts must provide innovative
solutions to prevent hackers from
stealing critical information and
weakening computer networks.
With open positions in the
field ranging from intelligence
and threat analysis to operations
management and development or
customer service and technical
support, the possibilities for job
seekers are endless. Accessible,
state-of-the-art computer science
programs and experiential
learning opportunities strengthen
students’ skill sets in advanced
technologies and prepare them
for the exciting challenges of a
career in cyber security.
Hands-on learning better prepares students for cyber security careers
VETERANS IN THE WORKPLACE
JOB-READY
VETERAN
10 ways smart people sabotage their job search
By Henry DeVries
The genesis of an effective job
search starts while you are still
employed.
“Our actions and behaviors
while we are still employed can
sabotage us when we are looking
for new job opportunities,” says
Susan Howington, author of the
book “How Smart People Sabotage
Their Job Search.”
Howington is a sought-after
expert in the executive career
transition field, applying her
practical knowledge as a coach
and speaker. She is the founder
and CEO of Power Connections, a
national executive outplacement,
coaching, and leadership develop-
ment company located in Orange
County, California.
Here are Howington’s top ten
mistakes people make and how to
fix them:
Mistake #1. We forget the
importance of first impressions.
It is essential you look as credible
and experienced as you say you
are.
Mistake #2. We make it hard for
others to feel good about helping
us. Communicate with gracious-
ness — always, and without fail,
in written and verbal communica-
tions and in all circumstances.
Mistake #3. We communicate in
our “executive tone.” You are not
the boss of your network. Those
who are highly assertive and low
in helpfulness have a more difficult
time in networking and job search
activities.
Mistake #4. We sabotage our
job search before we are even out
of a job by being rude to outside
service providers. Always be open
to meeting new people and be sure
to know your vendors and service
providers.
Mistake #5. We build a network
that looks just like “us.” Have an
appreciation for people who fill
different functions and who work
in different industries.
Mistake #6. We don’t build a
network when we are working. Get
out and circulate in the business
community at large.
Mistake #7. We change our
elevator speech. Create a well-
crafted elevator speech and stick
to the script.
Mistake #8. We expect help to
come at no cost to us. Be generous
in word and deed with fellow
professionals, contacts from other
companies, service providers and
the outside community who helped
you with your job search.
Mistake #9. We fail to give
attention and acknowledgment to
a “less than perfect” reputation.
Bad behavior and disrespect for
others creates bad karma that
will absolutely bite you unless you
address it.
Mistake #10. We forget that the
interview process begins in the
parking lot. Remember that people
are always watching and listening.
Howington’s bonus tip: Don’t
be one of those people who thinks
this advice will not work for them.
Henry DeVries, director of public
outreach at UCSD Extension, is co-
author of the books“Closing America’s
Job Gap”and“How to Close a Deal Like
Warren Buffett.”He can be contacted
at hdevries@ucsd.edu or followed on
Twitter@goodjobs_forall.
Aaron Bectel
U.S. Navy
Aaron Bectel is a U.S. Navy veteran
seeking employment in human resource
management or personal security
management. Bectel earned his bache-
lor’s degree in business administration
in human resource management from
Davenport University and has extensive
experience using Microsoft programs to
track personnel, maintenance, equipment
and materials. While serving in the Navy,
Bectel deployed onboard an aircraft
carrier in support of Operation Enduring
Freedom. He has a current govern-
ment clearance and is a graduate of the
successful veteran transition workshop,
REBOOT. If you would like to learn more
about Aaron Bectel and/or the REBOOT
program, please contact REBOOT’s
operations director at 619-822-2714 or
email kalem@nvtsi.org.
David Currier was raised in the small town
of Roman, New York, by a single working
mother. The town is near the home of the
famous Woodstock Festival in 1969. “I was 20
years old and came from a town that used to
have an Air Force base,” Currier said. “When
it closed, there were employment challenges
everywhere. I wanted to have opportunities
and some structure in my life, so I joined the
U.S. Navy.”
Currier trained in San Diego at the Anti-
Submarine Warfare Command in Point Loma
across from Liberty Station. He worked as a
Surface Sonar Technician.
“I hunted submarines,” said Currier, adding
that he learned to identify subs from ship-
board.
He was stationed in Hawaii, and then,
deployed on the USS Chung-Hoon in the
Persian Gulf to conduct Oil Platform Defense.
He recalled sailing around the Gulf for 60
days during a six-month deployment. In 2009,
he became part of a combined exercise with
the Royal Navy, the Thai Navy and other
international defense forces. It was called
Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training
and kept him in the South China Sea for an
additional six months.
Currier diversified his training and
volunteered for a search and rescue program
for five years. After that, he taught rescue-
swimmer school for the U.S. Navy.
“I have had a tough transition back to
civilian life, because I tried a lot of things and
sought adventure. I loved search and rescue
and helping people who needed it. Helping
people is kind of my thing,” he said.
He feels that keeping in touch with his U.S.
Navy colleagues has kept him grounded and
motivated. He finds that while there is cama-
raderie in the civilian workplace, it’s not the
same as in the military.
In his free time, he enjoys rebuilding classic
cars, which led him to a sales position at Carl
Burger Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, RAM World.
He will continue to stay in San Diego so he
can be close to his four-year-old daughter.
“I love cars,” he said. “And now I’m pretty
much where I want to be. Still, I like chal-
lenges. I’m also taking online courses and I
am learning Spanish.”
Vet thrives on challenges and learning
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Key Requirements:
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• U.S. citizenship and
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• Valid state driver’s
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