Information
Security Professional - Gideon T. Rasmussen
This document details how to pursue a career in information security.
It provides a brief overview of leading certifications, security
groups and information security standards.
Security
Jobs Mailing List - Security Focus
"SecurityJobs is a mailing list and Forum on SecurityFocus developed to help
IT Security Professionals find work in their field. This list is maintained for
both Employers looking for headcount and for private individuals seeking
employment."
CISSP Jobs Forum - Yahoo Groups
The CISSP Jobs Forum is another good source for information security jobs. Access
is limited to CISSPs. Recruiters submit job opportunities to the List Owner using
the e-mail address at the bottom of the group home page. CISSPs may also upload
their resumes to the Files section by logging in with their Yahoo account.
Information Security Groups
Information Systems
Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
"ISACA has chapters in more than 60 countries worldwide,
and those chapters provide members education, resource sharing,
advocacy, professional networking and a host of other benefits
on a local level". Interesting seminars (for a price). Founders
of CISM and CISA certifications. Monthly magazine. Membership
dues required.
The Information
Systems Security Association (ISSA)
"ISSA is a not-for-profit, international organization of
information security professionals and practitioners. It provides
educational forums, publications and peer interaction opportunities
that enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its
members." Local meetings with interesting presentations.
Monthly magazine. Membership dues required.
Infragard
"InfraGard is an information sharing and analysis effort
serving the interests and combining the knowledge base of a wide
range of members. At its most basic level, InfraGard is a partnership
between the FBI and the private sector. InfraGard is an association
of businesses, academic institutions, state and local law enforcement
agencies, and other participants dedicated to sharing information
and intelligence to prevent hostile acts against the United States.
InfraGard Chapters are geographically linked with FBI Field Office
territories. Each InfraGard Chapter has an FBI Special Agent Coordinator
assigned to it, and the FBI Coordinator works closely with Supervisory
Special Agent Program Managers in the Cyber Division at FBI Headquarters
in Washington, D.C."
