shortage crisis.
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Act is meant to address a growing problem in the US workforce landscape where companies, across all sectors, are having a hard time filling 
with trained personnel.
and workforce resource, there were 301,873 cybersecurity-related job openings in the private and public sectors between April 2017 and March 2018.
will continue to present national security challenges for America in the 21st century,” said Congressman Dan Donovan. “With these threats and the changing economic and technological landscape, America needs a workforce that can adequately advance our 
priorities.”
doesn’t only fuel our economy, it keeps us safe,” said Congressman Seth Moulton. “While I was fighting on the ground in Iraq, Al-Qaeda was fighting us on the internet — and they were beating us online! And while we focused on Russia’s military in 2016, they attacked us through the internet. This bill is an important first step towards making sure we don’t get ourselves into such a vulnerable position again.”
The dramatic rise in cyber attacks
There has never been a better time to get into cyber security
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Cyber security professionals are well paid
Money isnāt everything when it comes to choosing your career, but itās obviously a big factor for many people. We mentioned recently that people with aĀ CISMĀ®,Ā PCIorĀ GDPRĀ qualification could earn Ā£60,000 or more a year.
Of these, the CISM
According to ITJobsWatch, people with a CISM qualification earn Ā£64,000 a year on average. This figure has grown by more than 9% in the past two years.
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Thereās a high level of job security
The shortage of qualified cyber security professionals means that those in the field are less likely to be replaced or made redundant. Their skills are hard to find elsewhere, and the more someone gets to know the company, the more valuable they will become.
Additionally, because almost every organisation currently needs cyber security professionals, those with the relevant qualifications are more likely to find a position in a location or company that suits them.
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Thereās room for career growth
For the same reason that cyber security
As you gain experience, youāll also get the opportunity to earn more advanced qualifications. For example, you must have at least three yearsā experience in IT governance to be eligible for aĀ Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISCā¢) qualification, and five yearsā experience to be eligible for aĀ Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEITĀ®) qualification.
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The work is rewarding
Cyber security is still a relatively young field, making it an exciting and prosperous place. The threats that organisations face are constantly evolving, so youāll always have new challenges. Plus, you know that your hard work is for a good cause: to stop cyber criminals and keep your organisation safe.
What qualifications do I need?
The qualifications you need will depend on the career path you choose. If youāre interested in governance, risk management, and compliance, for instance, a CGEIT
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systems. They must manage teams and get leadership approval in order to successfully implement a system that aligns with overall business goals.
will need to appoint both technical and non-technical individuals to support a risk management system, which requires communication in a language that everyone can relate to. Additionally, senior executivesā approval is required and this will involve presenting proposals in non-technical terms.
