Career Column

Career-Op: Security

by Douglas E. Welch, ComputorEdge Magazine

Of all the issues facing the high-tech careerist in the coming year, security, in all its forms, should be the top priority on everyone's list. I am not just talking about Internet firewalls, VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and encryption, though. While all these are important, security involves the entire company, not just a few pieces of computer equipment. As a high-tech careerist, it will be your responsibility to convey the importance of technology security to everyone. This is simple self-preservation. Regardless of who might be at fault, if security is breached at your company, you will quickly find that everyone will hold you responsible.

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