It's not a job. It's THE job, and here's how to get it.

What does your ideal IT security job look like? What will prospective employers expect you to know? What affects how they view you and your skills? What if you haven't had much experience? What if you're not 30 anymore?

Here's the crash course in how to discover, apply for, and land the IT security job you want. Written by a squad of highly credentialed security professionals, this guide prepares you with the technical knowledge, interview skills, strategies, and job search techniques you need to find and get the perfect job.

Meet every job search challenge

* What does -- and doesn't -- belong on your résumé
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How to survive a telephone interview
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All about firewall technologies, devices, deployment strategies, and management
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A review of security essentials, regulations, legislation, and guidelines
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The effects of state cyber security laws, Sarbanes-Oxley, and international standards
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A refresher course in network fundamentals
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Everything you should know about wireless, security posture, and tools
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When and how to say "no