7-2 Project Two (The IT Professional) PDF

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Project 2 for IT-200. The grade received was an A....

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IT Disciplines Define the following: 

Computer Science: The study of essentially everything about computers, including hardware, software, information processing, and computing. An example of a role/career that is related to this discipline would be a Software Tester.

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Computer Engineering: A branch of engineering, combining the studies of computer science and electronic engineering; main point is to develop computer hardware and software. An example of a role/career that is related to this discipline would be a Network Engineer. o Both disciplines above are related to each other since they both study both hardware and software aspects. Difference is that Computer Science focuses on troubleshooting issues, where as Computer Engineering focuses on fixing problems and development of hardware/software.

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Information Systems: The study of computer systems, specifically focusing on collection, storage, and data processing. An example of a role/career that is related to this discipline would be an Information System Analyst.

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Information Technology: Use of computers to store or retrieve data and information. An example of a role/career that is related to this discipline would be an Information Technology Consultant. o Difference between these two disciplines is that Information Systems incorporates the technology, people and processes involved with the information, where as Information Technology is the design and implementation of information and data within the IS (Florida Tech Online, n.d.).

Programming and Scripting 

Programming: Compiles to machine code, runs on the hardware of the OS.

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Scripting: Coding that automates processes for programs/websites running on a computer; does not require compilation

Both of these are computer languages, but the difference, as mentioned in the definitions above, is that scripting does not require the compilation process like programming does. The programming language is compiled into code to basically tell the computer what to do. On the other hand, scripting language is interpreted, and targets software with a set of instructions. Information Technology Careers For the IT careers, I chose Network Engineer, Penetration Tester, and Cyber Security Engineer. 

Network Engineer (Entry level): Responsible for building and designing communication networks. The network engineer has to have a basic understanding of cybersecurity in general, and how it could affect the network that they troubleshoot. Additionally, the network engineer can also analyze network traffic. Some hiring companies provide paidtraining (full time job/40 hours) in order to sharpen your skills. The specific job listing I am looking at also provides a 1-on-1 mentorship with a skilled Senior Level Engineer. Some of the certificates that can help you land this job is CompTIA Network+ (NET+), but can receive additional certificates while employed, like Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

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Penetration Tester (Mid-level): Considered a white hat/friendly hacker. Their main job is to infiltrate networks in order to increase network security. Since they are testing the vulnerabilities of networks, they do have to stay up to date on hacking methods that the

adversaries may be utilizing. In order to be considered as a candidate, the applicant must first gain experience in cyber security and IT first. “The applicant might want to start off as a systems administrator or a programmer to gain knowledge on how systems work” (White, 2017). Some hiring companies require experience on specific OSs as well, like Linux. Based on the job listing for a Red Team/Penetration Tester Engineer, the hiring company requires at least 12+ years of experience in the cyber security field, in addition to a Bachelor’s degree. They also require some experience with scripting languages (i.e., Python, PowerShell, Java, Perl, etc.). Some certifications that can help validate your experience and skills include CompTIA Security+ (SEC+), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), CompTIA PenTest+, and CompTIA Linux+. 

Cybersecurity Engineer (Senior-level): Build and maintain systems safe against cyberattacks. Their main job is to fix and protect the entire company system. In the event that an attack does happen, they work with company ITs to bring the system/network back up after the event. Becoming a Cyber Security Engineer is no easy feat. One of the major requirements to even be considered is that you must have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or a related field. Another requirement is a certain amount of years-worth of experience in different areas, such as leadership or management, as well as operational experience. Different companies require different amounts of experience, but the one that I came across required a minimum of 5+ years operational experience, in addition to 2+ years of team leadership experience. Additionally, some companies are picky and require the applicant to have a security clearance in order to be considered. Some certifications that can aid in

validating your skills in a cyber security position are CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+) and CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP).

References: Information Systems vs. Information Technology. (n.d.). Florida Tech Online. Retrieved August 15, 2021, from https://floridatechonline.com/blog/information-technology/information-systemsvs-information-technology/#:~:text=The%20difference%20between%20information %20systems,data%2C%20within%20the%20information%20system McCraw, D. B. (2018, March 19). Your Next Move: Network Engineer. CompTIA. https://www.comptia.org/blog/your-next-move-network-engineer Sherwood, J. (2017, November 20). Your Next Move: Cybersecurity Engineer. CompTIA. https://www.comptia.org/blog/your-next-move-cybersecurity-engineer Tucker, Allen and Belford, Geneva G. "Computer science". Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 Sep. 2020, https://www.britannica.com/science/computer-science. Accessed 15 August 2021. White, B. (2017, October 20). Your Next Move: Penetration Tester. CompTIA. https://www.comptia.org/blog/your-next-move-penetration-tester Zwass, Vladimir. "Information system". Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Nov. 2020, https://www.britannica.com/topic/information-system. Accessed 15 August 2021.

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