1. Employment direction: I can work as a network security engineer, penetration tester, security consultant, data security expert, security software developer and digital forensics expert in the future.
2. Prospect: the demand of the industry is growing rapidly, the demand for job specialization is high, the work content responds to the national privacy protection policy, and the overall demand range of the industry is on the rise.
Some job profiles are as follows:
1, network security engineer: responsible for protecting the network system from network attacks such as hackers and malicious software, and using various security products and technologies to set up firewall, antivirus, IDS, PKI and attack and defense technologies.
2. Penetration testing: Assess the security of systems and networks by simulating attacks, provide suggestions for improvement, and detect vulnerabilities that malicious hackers may use to collect security data and intelligence.
3. Security analysts: Information security analysts must predict information security risks, implement new methods to protect their organization's computer systems and networks, monitor and analyze security incidents in systems and networks, and take appropriate measures to respond.
4. Security architect: a professional who is responsible for designing and implementing security measures to protect computer systems and networks from malicious attacks, and is responsible for designing and developing security systems and network architecture to ensure the security and integrity of the system.
5. Data security experts: Protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and disclosure.
6. Encryption experts: design and implement encryption algorithms and protocols to protect the confidentiality and integrity of data.
7. Digital forensics experts: investigate and solve cyber crimes by analyzing electronic evidence.
Second, what kind of students apply for information security technology?
1 requires a certain mathematical foundation. In addition to specialized courses, this major will also carry out courses such as advanced mathematics, linear algebra, calculation methods, probability theory and mathematical statistics, computer and algorithm preliminary, C++ language programming, data structure and algorithm.
2. Strong hands-on combat ability. The network security industry attaches great importance to hands-on ability and technical confrontation between people, and it is very necessary for security talents with actual combat confrontation ability.
3. Have a certain understanding of network technology: Students who have a certain understanding of network technology are more likely to understand and deal with network security-related issues, such as network protocols and network architecture.
4. Logical thinking and problem-solving ability: Information security requires a high sense of responsibility and confidentiality, effective protection of data and networks, and timely response and handling of security incidents.