INT1010 Introduction to Information Technology Chapter 8 8.4. People in Information Systems - IT occupations

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Introduction to Information Technology
INT-1010
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Luis R Castellanos
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People in Information Systems:
Computer and Information Technology
Occupations

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Operations &
Admin
Creators Managers IT occupations

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According to the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, employment in computer
and IT occupations is projected to grow
13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster
than the average for all occupations.
These occupations are projected to add
about 667,600 new jobs.
Demand for these workers will stem
from greater emphasis on cloud
computing, the collection and storage
of big data, and information security.

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The median annual wage for computer
and information technology
occupations was:
Date IT median
wage
Others
median wage
May 2020 $ 91,250 $ 41,950
May 2021 $ 97,430 $ 45,760
May 2022 $ 100,530 $ 46,310
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Computer and
IT Occupations
People in Information
Systems

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Ocuppation Job Summary Education
2020
Median pay
Computer and
Information
Research Scientists
Computer and information research
scientists design innovative uses for
new and existing computing
technology.
Master's
degree
$126,830
Computer Network
Architects
Computer network architects design
and build data communication
networks, including local area networks
(LANs), wide area networks (WANs),
and Intranets.
Bachelor's
degree
$116,780
Computer
Programmers
Computer programmers write and test
code that allows computer applications
and software programs to function
properly.
Bachelor's
degree
$89,190

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Ocuppation Job Summary Education
2020
Median pay
Computer Support
Specialists
Computer support specialists provide
help and advice to computer users and
organizations.
Education
requirements
vary
$55,510
Computer Systems
Analysts
Computer systems analysts study an
organization’s current computer
systems and find a solution that is more
efficient and effective.
Bachelor's
degree
$93,730
Database
Administrators and
Architects
Database administrators and architects
create or organize systems to store and
secure data.
Bachelor's
degree
$98,860
Information
Security Analysts
Information security analysts plan and
carry out security measures to protect
an organization’s computer networks
and systems.
Bachelor's
degree
$103,590

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Ocuppation Job Summary Education
2020
Median pay
Network and
Computer Systems
Administrators
Network and computer systems
administrators are responsible for the
day-to-day operation of computer
networks.
Bachelor's
degree
$84,810
Software
Developers, Quality
Assurance Analysts,
and Testers
Software developers design computer
applications or programs. Software
quality assurance analysts and testers
identify problems with applications or
programs and report defects.
Bachelor's
degree
$110,140
Web Developers
and Digital
Designers
Web developers create and maintain
websites. Digital designers develop,
create, and test website or interface
layout, functions, and navigation for
usability.
Bachelor's
degree
$77,200

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Governance
Cybersecurity domains
Risk
Management
Threat
Intelligence
Application
security
Risk
assessment
Physical
security
Career
development
Security
architecture
User
education
Security
operation

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✓ Source code scan
✓ API security
✓ SDLC
✓ Security UX
✓ Data Flow diagrams
✓ Security Q&A
Risk assessment
✓ Vulnerability scan
✓ Assets inventory
✓ Penetration test
✓ Risk monitoring service
✓ 3rd party risk
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✓ Risk treatment actions
✓ Risk acceptance statement
✓ Cyber insurance
✓ Lines of defense
✓ Risk register
✓ Risk apetite
✓ Crisis management
Risk assessment
✓ Laws and regulations
✓ Executive management involvement
✓ Written policies
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✓ Internal
✓ External
User
education
✓ Training
✓ Awereness
✓ Exercises (drills)
Threat
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✓ Incident response
✓ Active defense
✓ Security Operations Center
✓ Threat hunting
✓ Vulnerability management
Security operations
✓ Physical Access
✓ Facilities security
Physical
security
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✓ Security engineering
✓ Systems access control
✓ Data protection
✓ Cryptography
✓ Secure system build
✓ Network design
Career
development
✓ Conferences
✓ Training
✓ Tutors and coaches
✓ Certifications
✓ Self study
✓ Peer groups
Security
architecture
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Looking for a job?
1. Create a nice resumé (CV).
2. Create profile in Job Board web pages.
3. Start networking and building referrals.
4. Attend Job fairs.
5. Visit career section in company’s web
pages.
6. Focus on your social media to build a
professional profile.

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• Career research project (3 files –
80+10+10 → 100 pts)
• MS Excel Tutorial. (Screen
captures in a Word document).
50 pts.
• Chapter Quiz. 20 points.
170 pts 745 pts

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08.4
People in Information Systems:
Computer and Information Technology
Occupations