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Hottest It Skill? Cybersecurity
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As they face increased activity by hackers and cybercriminals, U.S. corporations are accelerating their hiring of cybersecurity specialists, with open jobs reaching an all-time peak in April. "Companies want security professionals to counter breaches and also anticipate gaps, suggesting measures to fill them," says Dice's Tom Silver. "Protection is key."
The need for cybersecurity experts in the federal government also is pressing, with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano citing a paucity of such pros to assist federal agencies in foiling cyberattacks, which topped 106,000 last year. In fact, Napolitano told a Senate committee in April that cyberattacks are her leading concern.
The growing complexity of corporate networks, companies' use of cloud networks, and an inundation of user-owned mobile devices are among the trends driving new interest for cybersecurity experts. "Everything is in flux with the move to the cloud and mobile devices," says consultant Sudhir Verma. "It's about how to protect information in the enterprise in an environment that includes cloud applications and tablets."
Yoh's Don Hanson sees a need for developers capable of building secure applications, network engineers with security credentials, and architects who can secure systems and processes.
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