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 INFOSEC jobs.
Access is limited to CISSPs. Recruiters post job descriptions
frequently. CISSPs may also upload their resumes to the Files
section by logging in with their Yahoo account.
Security-Job.Info
This Website provides the ability for recruiters to post their
information security vacancies to a list of security professionals
FREE of charge. Simply fill in the forms and your open positions
will be sent to our dedicated e-mail list.
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."
