To be a IT security professional...
Having a degree and some certification is far away from being qualified to become to an IT security professional. These are some point below you need to have:
- A skeleton-free closet. No felonies or convictions on charges that could be considered a breach of trust, and particularly no history of hacking or other computer crimes.
- An analytical mind that can recognize and rate risks and threats.
- A solid understanding of IT.
- A well-rounded knowledge of business processes.
- The ability to negotiate, sell your ideas on security and get people on board.
- A passion for security.
- A can-do attitude.
- And lastly, a careful mind which always alert on things happening around