Data Security Management
Salary Range | Jobs Available |
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$68,500 - $172,500 | 15,800+ |
Data Security Management: What Are the Career Options?
Responsibilities
- Assess the value of a company's data and the specific risks that data creates
- Secure systems and perform security audits
- Monitor access to the network
- Find and patch vulnerabilities
- Verify the security of third-party vendors
- Install software to protect the company’s data
- Analyze security breaches
- Create and maintain a disaster recovery plan
- Develop best practices for the organization and train users
- Stay up-to-date on threat tactics and computer viruses
FAQs about Data Security Management Careers
The bottom line:
If you work well under pressure and you want to be on the cutting edge of technology, consider becoming a cybersecurity analyst, information security analyst or taking on a related data security management role. There’s no lack of opportunity and there’s the promise of a healthy salary. Though it's not as common, you can reach this level by learning as you go — and without earning a four-year degree. To learn more, look below for nearby training opportunities.
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