Network Engineer Versus Cyber Security Engineer

Running head: Network Engineer or Cyber Security Engineer

Network Engineer Versus Cyber Security Engineer

Charles Holmes

DeVry University

TABLE OF CONTENT

PAGE NO.

Cover Page

Table of Content………………………………………………………………………..….2

Introduction…………….………………………………………………………….….……3

Background……….………………..………………………………………………………3

* The Definition of a Network Engineer

* The Definition of a Cyber Security Engineer

Network Engineer vs. Cyber Security Engineer…………………………………..……………….…………………………….4

* Annual Salaries…………………………………………………………………4

* Education……………………………………………………………………….5

* Certification…………………………………………………………………….5

Recommendation………………………………………………………………………6

* Cyber Security Engineer

Conclusion…………….…………………..………………………………………………6

Works Cited………………………….………………………………………………..……7

Network Engineer versus Cyber Security Engineer

Network Engineer

In the world of Information Technology you have a variety of careers to choose from for example; Network Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer, IT Auditor, (CEH) Certified Ethical Hacker, and many more career choices. In this report I want to explain what it is that a Network Engineer and a Cyber Security Engineer does. Let’s take a look at how a business is run in the 21st century; you will notice that many businesses are run by computers, software infrastructure, and computer hardware. This type equipment doesn’t program or maintains itself; many companies that have this type of equipment would need to hire a Network Engineer, who has the knowledge as well as being capable of doing the task of monitoring this equipment. According to Network Engineer Job Description AGCAS editors, February 2012, the main responsibility for Network engineers is to installed, maintain and support computer communication networks within an organization or between organizations. Their goal is to ensure the smooth operation of communication networks in order to provide maximum performance and availability for...