Salary Range
$50,000 to $100,000+Overview
Information technology (IT) security consultants help companies, nonprofits, government agencies, and other organizations identify weaknesses in IT systems and suggest solutions to make these systems as secure as possible. They are also known as computer security consultants and digital security consultants.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Consulting Firm Owner or IT Executive
Information Technology Security Consultant
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