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Career OverviewThe role of an information security officer is to protect and monitor any and all company information from being removed, accessed or manipulated from those outside of the company. In hospitals and treatment facilities this includes all patient files, medical notes, research based information, billing information, employee files and any and all other potentially sensitive information.
The information security officer usually works under the chief information security officer to implement and design appropriate security measures for both outside access and employee access. These systems are set in place so that only certain individuals within the hospital or healthcare facility can access certain data.
The information security officer works closely with all departments and helps secure data as required. This may include implementing encryption programs for data entry procedures or establishing and providing access codes for staff members. The information security officer will also troubleshoot any potential problems and constantly monitor the information for any signs of attempts to break into databases or secure sites.
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Career RequirementsThe requirements for a information security officer will vary from agency to agency but most biotechnology, hospital and research facilities require at least a four year Bachelors degree in computing science or business management or other related field. Some hospitals and research facilities may also require CISSP, CCNA or CNSA certification, all which address security issues within networks.
The information security officer should be fluent in working with both Windows and Linux based programming, as well as understand networking protocols and WIFI security issues. Experience working with ISP, internet service providers, is considered highly desirable for larger operations.
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Job OutlookThe demand for certified CISSP information security officer continues to rise as more and more information is both stored and exchanged in online format. The security issues with both research and personal information have reached levels that required specially trained individuals to keep information private and protected.
As the number of hospitals, long-term care and research facilities continue to increase across the United States the demand for information security officers will continue to increase at the same rate. The US Department of Labor indicates that the rate of positions for qualified information security officers will increase at an above average rate at least until the year 2014.
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Career TrackAn information security officer with experience working in hospitals or research facilities has options to act as a consultant or trainer in helping other similar agencies develop their own security measures and protocols. Information security officer that continue on with Masters level education, especially in the business management strand may be eligible for positions as chief information officers within hospitals and research facilities.
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CompensationAn information security officer with CISSP certification can earn up to $80,000 with less than 3 years experience. With additional experience an information security officer may earn significantly more, up to $100,000 per year, especially in private industry and pharmaceutical companies.
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