Activity Objectives

After satisfactory completion of this activity, you should be able to:

• Evaluate the professional organizations and certificates.
• Determine which relate to your career goals.
• Formulate a plan for professional success.

Assignment

Graduation is right around the corner; it's time to think about what you want to do with this degree and what is required to accomplish that goal. We know that accomplishing a goal is not immediate, it requires a journey. This assignment will help you map out that journey.

Instructions

Elaborate on your answers to demonstrate your depth of knowledge for this week's topics.

In this week's discussion, you will post your items directly into the discussion area. This activity contains two parts, the initial post and a reply:

1. Initial Post - due by Tuesday:
   1. Please answer the following questions:
      • How do you want to utilize your security degree? (What job? Goals?)
        • Where do you see yourself at each of the following milestones:
          • Now
          • One year after graduation
          • 5 years after graduation
          • 10 years after graduation
      • What can/are you doing to accomplish your professional goal(s)?
      • What professional organization(s) will be the most beneficial for your career? (You must list at least one.)
        • Why will the organization(s) be beneficial?
      • What newsletters, feeds, etc. should you subscribe to in order to remain current in the field? (You must list at least one.)
        • Why? What value do they bring?
      • List the professional certification(s) that you hold or will seek. Why? (You must list at least one.)

Be thorough in your responses.