A lot of companies have fallen prey to data breaches involving customers’ credit and debit accounts. Private businesses also are affected and are victims of cybercrime. All sectors including governments, healthcare, finance, enforcement, academia etc. need information security professionals who can safeguard their data and knowledge. But the current state is that there’s a critical shortage of qualified cyber security and knowledge security professionals. That is why we created this book to offer all of you a summary of the growing field of cyber and information security along with the various opportunities which will be available to you with professional cyber security degrees. This book may be a quick read; crammed with plenty of information about industry trends, career paths and certifications to advance your career. We all hope you’ll find this book helpful as you begin your career and develop new skills in the cyber security field. “The cyber threat to critical infrastructure continues to grow and represents one of the most serious national security challenges we must confront. The national and economic security of the United States depends on the reliable functioning of the nation’s critical infrastructure in the face of such threats.” -Presidential Executive Order, 2013 (Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity)