With more and more businesses putting their data into the cloud, the ability to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability of digital assets has become paramount to their success and survival. The cyber security professional plays a vital role in the protection of business assets in all areas of our economy. In order to keep pace with the rapid advancement in technology and trends, the cyber security professional of today must be proficient in traditional networking technologies. In addition, they must have a strong familiarity with security trends and practices, the legal landscape and ethical hacking.