Demand for IT security professionals returning to post-9/11 levels

Demand for IT security professionals is approaching levels not seen in the last five years, according to research by Foote Partners. Some boutique consulting firms are already seeing shortages of security personnel, because of the high demand.

Bucking a year-long trend in declining pay for IT certifications, security certifications compensation increased nearly 2% over the past six months ending April 1, according to survey research (33,800 U.S. and Canadian participants) released by IT workforce research firm Foote Partners.

"This [demand] will continue to intensify into 2008. This is great news for IT security professionals and a strong incentive for IT workers who are pondering their careers long term," says CEO David Foote.

Demand for IT security professionals returning to post-9/11 levels

Demand for IT security professionals is approaching levels not seen in the last five years, according to research by Foote Partners. Some boutique consulting firms are already seeing shortages of security personnel, because of the high demand.Bucking a year-long trend in declining pay for IT certifications, security certifications compensation increased nearly 2% over the past six months ending April 1 according to survey research (33,800 US and Canadian participants) released by IT workforce research firm Foote Partners."This [demand] will continue to intensify into 2008. This is great news for IT security professionals and a strong incentive for IT workers who are pondering their careers long term," says CEO David Foote.

Demand for IT security professionals returning to post-9/11 levels

Demand for IT security professionals is approaching levels not seen in the last five years, according to research by Foote Partners. Some boutique consulting firms are already seeing shortages of security personnel, because of the high demand.Bucking a year-long trend in declining pay for IT certifications, security certifications compensation increased nearly 2% over the past six months ending April 1, according to survey research (33,800 U.S. and Canadian participants) released by IT workforce research firm Foote Partners."This [demand] will continue to intensify into 2008. This is great news for IT security professionals and a strong incentive for IT workers who are pondering their careers long term," says CEO David Foote.

Google is evil, or just sick? (and stop getting shot)

Happy Monday's IT Blogwatch: in which Google foolishly makes a political point to sell advertising. Not to mention ha ha ha, you've been shot....Lauren Turner is an Account Planner for Google, responsible for selling advertising "inventory" to the healthcare market:Lights, camera, action: the healthcare industry is back in the spotlight ... Michael Moore’s documentary film, Sicko ... is generating significant buzz and is sure to spur a lively conversation about health coverage, care, and quality in America. While legislators, litigators, and patient groups are growing excited, others among us are growing anxious. And why wouldn’t they? Moore attacks health insurers, health providers, and pharmaceutical companies by connecting them to isolated and emotional stories of the system at its worst....Sound familiar? Of course. The healthcare industry is no stranger to negative press ... Many of our clients face these issues; companies come to us hoping we can help them better manage their reputations through “Get the Facts” or issue management campaigns ... We can place text ads, video ads, and rich media ads in paid search results or in relevant websites within our ever-expanding content network ... As for Sicko, all I can say is -- go easy on that buttered popcorn.

Google is evil, or just sick? (and stop getting shot)

Happy Monday's IT Blogwatch: in which Google foolishly makes a political point to sell advertising. Not to mention ha ha ha, you've been shot....Lauren Turner is an Account Planner for Google, responsible for selling advertising "inventory" to the healthcare market:Lights, camera, action: the healthcare industry is back in the spotlight ... Michael Moore’s documentary film, Sicko ... is generating significant buzz and is sure to spur a lively conversation about health coverage, care, and quality in America. While legislators, litigators, and patient groups are growing excited, others among us are growing anxious. And why wouldn’t they? Moore attacks health insurers, health providers, and pharmaceutical companies by connecting them to isolated and emotional stories of the system at its worst....Sound familiar? Of course. The healthcare industry is no stranger to negative press ... Many of our clients face these issues; companies come to us hoping we can help them better manage their reputations through “Get the Facts” or issue management campaigns ... We can place text ads, video ads, and rich media ads in paid search results or in relevant websites within our ever-expanding content network ... As for Sicko, all I can say is -- go easy on that buttered popcorn.

Google is evil, or just sick? (and stop getting shot)

Happy Monday's IT Blogwatch: in which Google foolishly makes a political point to sell advertising. Not to mention ha ha ha, you've been shot....Lauren Turner is an Account Planner for Google, responsible for selling advertising "inventory" to the healthcare market:Lights, camera, action: the healthcare industry is back in the spotlight ... Michael Moore’s documentary film, Sicko ... is generating significant buzz and is sure to spur a lively conversation about health coverage, care, and quality in America. While legislators, litigators, and patient groups are growing excited, others among us are growing anxious. And why wouldn’t they? Moore attacks health insurers, health providers, and pharmaceutical companies by connecting them to isolated and emotional stories of the system at its worst....Sound familiar? Of course. The healthcare industry is no stranger to negative press ... Many of our clients face these issues; companies come to us hoping we can help them better manage their reputations through “Get the Facts” or issue management campaigns ... We can place text ads, video ads, and rich media ads in paid search results or in relevant websites within our ever-expanding content network ... As for Sicko, all I can say is -- go easy on that buttered popcorn.