“AntiSec publishes 935,000 records taken from Stratfor” (Career Options/Trends)

Hello everyone---
I recently came across this article and I’m seeking career advice in the Cyber-Security Field
“AntiSec publishes 935,000 records taken from Stratfor”
AntiSec publishes 935,000 records taken from Stratfor

Not to sound insensitive, but does anyone have thoughts/suggestions on how this inevitable trend could provide new employment options? (I’m CEH Certified, but have limited hands-on experience)
I’m leaning towards seeking a position in a smaller personally-owned business rather than the obvious Mega-Companies (primarily because of my experience level)
Example: My buddies Cyber-Security company (R.I.S.K. Real Internet Security Knowledge) (Three-man operation)
Any thoughts/leads/etc. would be much appreciated

I hope that you and your family had a healthy and happy holiday season

Michael

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cyberguypr

securitytech123 wrote: »

Hello everyone---
Example: My buddies Cyber-Security company (R.I.S.K. Real Internet Security Knowledge) (Three-man operation)

1996 called and wants its home page back.

Zartanasaurus

cyberguypr wrote: »

1996 called and wants its home page back.

"defense's"

Ooof.

securitytech123

Hi Everyone:

Concerning Zartanasaurus observation:

I've always wondered about the difference between Defence and Defense (I finally Googled it)

Result: Defence are defense are different spellings of the same word. Defense is preferred in American English, and defence is preferred in all other major varieties of English, including Australian, British, and Canadian English.

Just an F.Y.I.

ptilsen

I assumed Zartanasaurus' comment was referring to the comically improper use of the apostrophe, not the spelling of defense.

To address your original post, cyber security is considered "hot" these days, and there is a need for individuals skilled in most domains of information systems security. I don't know a lot of people who've broken into the security track of IT and had a hard time finding work.

afcyung

As long as people have data that's worth stealing there will always be a need for security professionals. The problem with Stratfor is they basically didn't do anything correct when it came to PCI compliance.