As an Information Security Professional, your job is to protect online data from being compromised. You may work in a bank, retail setting or government organization. On the job, you are expected to protect an organization’s files and network, install firewalls, create security plans and monitor activity. If a breach occurs, you’ll be responsible for identifying the problem and finding a solution quickly. 

As an Information Security Professional, you will have to:

• Monitor and email alerts all day 
• Work hard to establish and gain a reputation that will make potential employers trust you with this role
• Be available 24/7 by phone when you reach the Management level

As an Information Security Officer, you will get to: 

• Enjoy decent job security, because it's not easy for an organization to replace you
• Benefit from the fact that since businesses are becoming more digital, the need for information security is rising 
• Work from multiple locations 
• Learn, learn and learn

Note: This career is suited for those who have a “Hacker Mindset”, which means a natural curiosity of things, a thirst of knowledge and details. 

Information Security Professionals typically have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in a field like Computer Science, Computer Programming, or Computer Engineering
• An MBA in Information Systems may be preferred by some employers
• Regular attendance of courses to stay updated with the changes in technology and threats 

Note: Positions in Information Security are advanced ones, not entry-level jobs. It helps to have previous experience working in a computer-related position, such as a Computer Technician, a Network Administrator, or a Systems Administrator.