Information security is top IT career for 2007, says FindTheRightSchool.com

With instant messaging (IM) network attacks increasing, information security is expected to be one of the hottest careers in information technology in 2007. Because of the number of employees who use IM at work, companies will need qualified information security professionals to combat hacker threats and implement new federal rules on e-discovery. FindTheRightSchool.com, a one-stop, online education tool for campus-based and online degree programs, can help potential students compare and choose the right school.

Akonix Systems, Inc. announced last week that the predominant IM concerns for companies in 2007 will include risk management, compliance and e-discovery. During 2006, the Akonix IM Security Center identified 15 percent more threats than in 2005 for a total of 406 attacks on IM networks.

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