In today's rapid development of network information technology, information security has become crucial. However, there is currently a severe shortage of talents who master information security technology in our country. Therefore, the Ministry of Education recently established a new "information security major" in addition to the college admissions catalog. Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications is one of the first institutions approved by the state to recruit undergraduate students in this major. The School of Information Engineering, which hosts this major, has strong strength in information theory and technology. The affiliated "Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications Information Security Center" is in the network He has made fruitful achievements in information security and modern cryptography research. The goal of this major is to cultivate senior engineering and technical talents who systematically master the basic theories and methods of information security and possess professional knowledge and comprehensive abilities in systems engineering, computer technology, and network technology. The main disciplines of this major include: network information security technology, computer science and technology, information and communication engineering, and electronic science and technology. In addition to studying public basic courses such as mathematics, college physics, and English, the main courses in this major include: discrete mathematics, signals and systems, communication principles, software engineering, coding theory, introduction to information security, information theory, data structures, operating systems, Microcomputer principles and interface technology, communication network theoretical basis, computer network basics, information system engineering, modern cryptography, network security, information disguise, intrusion detection, computer viruses and their prevention. This major attaches great importance to the cultivation of practical ability, and arranges various practical links such as computer training, course design, large-scale software design, graduation project, etc. The graduation project lasts one year. The duration of study for this major is four years. After students complete all courses stipulated in the teaching plan and pass the examination, they will be awarded a bachelor's degree in engineering. Graduates will mainly serve the information industry and other national economic management departments and engage in scientific research, design, development, teaching, industry, and management of various information security systems and computer security systems. In addition, the Information Security Center of Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications has one of the few master's and doctoral programs in cryptography in the country, which can also provide undergraduate students with opportunities to continue their studies. Public Security Bureau Information Supervision Private Website Security Virus Antivirus Company There are very few graduates of Level 01 information security, and many have changed careers. The employment information for Grade 02 has not yet been compiled, but I know from feedback from some teachers that this year some students have entered companies like Rising that specialize in information security. The specific employment direction is unclear, because information security is a rising industry and there is still a lot of room for development. When introducing the major that day, there were some things that I couldn’t say in front of the leader. In fact, employment in information security is the best among the three majors, but the postgraduate entrance examination is the most difficult. In addition, the amount of programming for information security is relatively large, while the amount of programming for network engineering is the smallest. Software and networking are both traditional majors, and they have a wide range of employment opportunities. However, the online coursework is relatively easy, and it is the easiest among the three majors. The most tiring thing is not the software that requires the most programming as everyone imagines, but information, because information is the most difficult to program. When I say that the employment of information is best based on feedback from last year and this year, I am not bragging. However, it is true that information majors have difficulty in taking postgraduate entrance examinations. After all, there are very few master's degree programs in this major, and Yunnan students are not very good at mathematics. This year, some students entered Rising and changed majors. (Although it is a bit unkind to say, the level of students who transfer majors is generally not as good as those who studied directly from the college entrance examination. They can all get in, why can't you) In addition to these security companies, it should be said that ordinary enterprises will also Security personnel are required. But this is a forward-looking prediction, that is, these enterprises do not realize that they need to be equipped now, but they are likely to realize it in a few years as the network develops. Information security is a sunrise major, and it is impossible to tell you 100% where to find a job. But then again, as long as you are good at it, you will not have to worry about work when the time comes. The key is to look at yourself. ·CISSP CISSP is the highest level qualification certificate representing information security practitioners. It is highly authoritative and widely recognized in the global industry. At present, there are only 150 CISSP certificate holders in China, and things are rare and expensive. Therefore, the gold content of the CISSP certificate is very high. Recommendation index: ★★★★★ ·CIW CIW certification focuses on candidates’ comprehensive understanding of network security and improvement of practical work ability. Therefore, CIW certificate holders are particularly favored by enterprises, and their worth continues to rise. Relevant data shows that those who obtain CIW certificates It can increase the salary of certifiers by an average of 12%.

In addition, CIW is a universal, entry-level certificate recognized by the cybersecurity industry. Recommendation index: ★★★★ ·CISP Although CISP is a local certificate, it is a national industry access certificate and is a necessary "professional ID card" for those engaged in information security. Therefore, it is of great benefit to the career development of the certificate holder. help. Recommendation index: ★★★★ ·CCSE Due to Check Point's dominant position in the global network security field, the CCSE certificate has a certain appeal in the industry, but because it is manufacturer certification, it is slightly lacking in versatility. Recommendation index: ★★★ ·NCSE NCSE certification has four levels, which is widely applicable and helps candidates to work steadily and gradually improve their professional abilities. But it is also a local certificate, and NCSE is not as authoritative as CISP. Recommendation index: ★★★ Which certificates have higher thresholds ·CISSP Among the information security certification exams, CISSP is the most difficult exam. CISSP uses all-English test questions, which requires candidates to have a solid English foundation and rich professional English vocabulary. It is recommended to visit famous security forums at home and abroad. In addition, the exam takes a long time, 6 hours, which is a big test for the candidates' physical strength and endurance. Difficulty rating: ★★★★★ ·CIW The difficulty of the CIW exam is similar to that of the Cisco exam, with a higher level of difficulty and a focus on practical experience. It is very important for candidates to do more experiments if they want to pass the exam. Difficulty rating: ★★★★ ·CISP The CISP exam focuses on practicality and is relatively difficult for candidates of the corresponding exam type. To prepare for the CISP exam, it is very necessary to participate in training. It is very helpful for candidates to understand professional terminology and theoretical knowledge. In addition, they can also read some extracurricular readings. Difficulty rating: ★★★ ·CCSE Overall, the CCSE exam is not too difficult, but it requires candidates to be familiar with Check Point's operating system and have certain practical experience. Difficulty rating: ★★★ ·NCSE The NCSE exam is not very difficult, but there are operational links in the exam, which may be difficult for candidates with insufficient hands-on skills, so they should pay attention to more computer exercises. Difficulty rating: ★★ Special reminder: The information security career market is booming, which has led to an increase in the demand for professional certification. More and more people want to pass certification to join the ranks of popular talents. In this regard, Qiao Liang, head of information security at the Shanghai Information Center, reminded that when participating in information security certification, you need to pay attention to the following two points: 1. The entry threshold is high. Information security certification has high requirements on applicants' academic qualifications, work experience, technical abilities, etc., and even requires certain management experience. In addition, some foreign certifications use all-English test papers and involve many professional terms. It is recommended that domestic candidates do what they can. 2. Continuous learning is required. Information security work has extremely high requirements for practitioners to update their abilities and knowledge. Therefore, taking a certificate does not mean that you can get away with it once and for all. Instead, you need to continuously learn and enrich yourself, and keep abreast of the development trends of information security in order to become a true professional. . "Top Ten Popular Certifications" Information security occupies three seats. In the ranking of the top ten most popular certifications in North America in 2004, certifications related to information security alone occupied three seats: First place: Microsoft MCSE: Security, third place: ACM Security+ certification, seventh place: CISSP (Certified Information System Security Professional). It can be seen that safety certification is highly sought after in North America. First place: MCSE: Security When Microsoft released this certification in June 2003, everyone was very optimistic about this specialized security certification issued by enterprises. It is an upgrade exam. You only need to choose 2 more security upgrade courses in the MCSE course to get MCSE: security. Through this certification, you can master the system and security knowledge of Microsoft platforms, obtain the MCSE title, and start a career in network security. Based on the large number of MCSE certification candidates every year, it is certain that MCSE: Security will be very popular in 2004.

However, some people think that this certification does not have high value and the qualification requirements for candidates are too low. Compared with other security certifications, when companies select security personnel, they rarely choose candidates with only one year of experience, even if they are Have the title of MCSE: Security. However, the desire for network security knowledge still arouses the enthusiasm of a large number of netizens. Compared with CISSP, MCSE: Security can give you more practical basic knowledge. Third place: American Computer Society Security+ Certification Security+ is a certificate issued by the American Computer Society CompTIA. It is similar to the NCSE of the Ministry of Information Industry in China. It is for this reason that many people in the United States choose this security certificate with official standards. Certification, but Security+ covers a wide range of knowledge. It is not an ordinary entry exam. It requires certain network knowledge and basic preparation for CCNA or MCSE. Seventh place: CISSP security certification continues to be popular. As an authoritative security certification, CISSP deserves to be included in this ranking. Because it is a cross-platform third-party certification for non-vendors, CISSP is becoming more and more popular in the enterprise market. Of course, CISSP has the highest requirements compared to other security certifications, which affects the popularity ranking to a certain extent. Otherwise, this certification would be at least in the top five.