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Skills in demand: October 2016

With more and more companies being hacked, it's no wonder cybersecurity is still the #1 threat facing companies today. With all this going on, the security analyst, and their ever-expanding role, is still being highly sought after.

What it takes?

Tech skills needed can vary depending on the employer, but some common skills would be knowledge of: SIEMs, IDS/ IPS, SDLC, DLP, and VPNs. One should have a good understanding of compliance, policy and procedures, and vulnerabilities also.

Compensation? 

Base salaries generally range from $80K - $120K+ (higher for contractors and high cost-of-living areas).

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