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Hello, my name is Ron Green and I’m the Chief Security Officer for Mastercard. My job is
to protect Mastercard’s computer systems and information as well as our customers’
and cardholders’ data from hackers and criminals around the world. I didn’t start my career in cybersecurity because it wasn’t an option when I was college many years ago, but I’m thankful that all of my previous jobs led me to where I am today—working at my dream job!
Mastercard is one of the leading digital payment companies in the world. Our network is
able to process a transaction in 140 milliseconds, half the time it takes to blink an eye!
We use our technology and expertise to make payments simple, smart and safe. This means we need to always be on guard, ready to protect and defend against hackers and criminals. We are thrilled you are interested in learning about a career in cybersecurity because we need talented people like you to help us defend against cyberattacks and keep information safe.
While the Internet abounds with knowledge, entertainment, and life-enriching content, it can also be a dangerous place. Nefarious actors lurk in dark, safe havens across
the Internet, waiting to strike innocent people like you. They are also responsible for attacking our businesses, schools, hospitals, emergency management systems, and other critical infrastructure.
If you want to help defend public and private networks and keep people safe and secure in this increasingly digital world, this profession is for you. Cybersecurity offers a variety of career paths, ranging from government to Fortune 500 companies to startups. Every industry and workplace needs security experts. Your technical knowledge and skills can be put to work as a software developer, a security architect, an ethical hacker or as a digital forensic expert. There are also supporting roles in logistics, legal, human resources, and more that require less technical skills.
In the following pages, you’ll discover the various education and career options as well as the many benefits gained by being a part of this exciting, demanding and rewarding field. Whatever you choose, there will always be a road that leads to a career in cybersecurity and this guide will help you explore the many paths possible.
I hope you join me in being a cyber warrior, dedicated to making our online experiences safer. I can’t wait to see where your journey takes you!
Sincerely,
Ron Green
Chief Security Officer Mastercard
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