By Sarah Morgan
The Information Technology market offers thousands of great opportunities with some uniquely varied roles. However, as most industries, IT has also got its hottest areas. This post discusses those popular areas, including the must-have certifications and how they can make your CV stand out from the rest.
Security
Hackers continuously develop their tricks and techniques to access and misuse privileged data. And because information will always be precious to its owners; its protection will never go out of fashion. As a result of this, skilled IT security professionals are still in extremely high demand.
How would you decide whether someone is qualified enough to defend your data? Employers often refer to certifications when recruiting, because they very clearly demonstrate the skills and knowledge their holders possess.
If IT security is the field you (want to) work in, the CISSP by (ISC)2 is a must-have. This certification is designed for security pros, who are actively involved in critical decision making. CISSP holders have the knowledge, understanding and expert skills in order to manage security standards, policies and procedures within their organisation.
If IT security is the field you (want to) work in, the CISSP by (ISC)2 is a must-have. This certification is designed for security pros, who are actively involved in critical decision making. CISSP holders have the knowledge, understanding and expert skills in order to manage security standards, policies and procedures within their organisation.
The cert demonstrates your competence in various security topics, including cloud computing, app development security, mobile security and risk management. In order to obtain the CISSP credential, you must tick a bunch of boxes, including a minimum of five years’ experience in at least two CISSP domains. (ISC)2 offers great resources to help you prepare for getting your certification. You can download the exam outline and also watch informative webcasts about the CISSP domains for free.
Cloud Computing
A recent research by Dworin Consulting shows that 39% of respondents expect an increasing need for cloud computing training by the end of 2014. This should not come as a surprise to any IT pro, because cloud computing is currently one of the hottest areas in the industry.
Silicon Angle compiled a comprehensive list of cloud stats published by the likes of Gartner, Cisco and Forbes. According to this list end-user spending on cloud servicescould exceed £100 billion by 2015. The list also shows that 82% of companies reported savings by moving to the cloud and more than 60% of businesses use the cloud for performing IT-related operations.
There are more and more certifications available in the field of cloud computing, thus it’s hard to name the undisputed champ of cloud certs.
CompTIA’s Cloud Essentials is a great cert to start with because it teaches you the fundamental concepts of cloud computing. This certification demonstrates your knowledge of the different cloud types, their impact on IT service management as well as the risks of cloud computing.
If you’re looking to take your cloud competency even further, Cloud+ by CompTIA could be your next step. With the Cloud+ under your belt you’ll have knowledge of virtualisation in the cloud, network management, storage provisioning and other key topics.
Big Data
Big Data has been one of the top IT buzzwords in the last few years and it’s likely to stay that way. Big Data is oftentimes described with the 3V model, i.e. it is high volume, high velocity and high variety. However, there’s a lot more to defining Big Data according to Timo Elliott, who shares seven definitions in his article.
Regardless of which definition you decide to side with, one thing’s certain: Big Data is a big deal. Gartner’s research revealed that the number of companies investing in Big Data tech increased by 6% (from 58 to 64 per cent) since 2012. The findings also indicated that 19% intends to make an investment in the next 12 months, while a further 15% considers investing in the next two years.
To succeed in Big Data you must master the skills and techniques of Apache Hadoop. Clouderaoffers the following two Hadoop related certifications:
- Cloudera Certified Developer for Apache Hadoop (CCDH)
- Cloudera Certified Administrator for Apache Hadoop (CCAH)
Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is a relatively new concept in the designing, building and management of networks. In SDN the network’s control and forwarding planes are separated in order to allow easier optimisation for each.
Due to SDN’s relatively recent inception, there is a lack of available training; however the Cisco Learning Network (CLN) is working on the solution. CLN believes that SDN can be defined and referred to as programmability.Therefore, training must augment the understanding of networking with programming skills.
The Cisco Learning Network provides a detailed breakdown of how traditional IT roles will evolve following the SDN paradigm-shift. Although the complete certification for Network Programmability is not yet available, CLN offers a six-module introductory course on their website.
About the Author:
Sarah writes for Firebrand Training on a number of IT related topics. This includes exams, training, certification trends, project management, certification, careers advice and the industry itself. Sarah has 11 years of experience in the IT industry.
Sarah writes for Firebrand Training on a number of IT related topics. This includes exams, training, certification trends, project management, certification, careers advice and the industry itself. Sarah has 11 years of experience in the IT industry.
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