Database Management: Compliance, Risk, and Averting Disaster
by Kelly Richardson
kelly.richardson@careerschooldirectory.com
Career School Directory Columnist
With the arrival of privacy laws such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), the role of the database management professional has never been more crucial. Career training in this field will make you a key part of any corporate IT group.
The ability to store, manage, and extract data effectively is a priority of every business or organization. According to Certified Records Manager Amy Hamilton, "Most organizations--industry leaders included--are not prepared to meet the overwhelming demands of industry and regulatory compliance." Throw in the impending threats of data exposure and technology breakdowns, and you have the formula for bad database management practices. Database management professionals must be carefully and thoroughly trained, using the latest cutting-edge technologies.
Database Management in the New Millennium
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Compliance Management. These duties require professionals to complete career training in the areas of information privacy and data sharing. Program topics include government regulations and privacy laws.
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Risk Assessment. Without good information management processes in place, the risk of cyber attacks and exposed data can increase. Database administrators must carefully calculate risks and deal with them accordingly.
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Disaster Recovery. From a power outage to a virus attack, a full-blown data disaster can leave users stuck and progress halted. Database professionals must be prepared with backup and recovery plans.
If you have an analytical mind and good attention to detail, career training in database management is a great career choice. Whether through an on-campus or distance education program, this career path shows incredible promise. Here's what the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has to say about the future of database management professionals:
Database Management Career Profile
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Basic Training. Employers prefer candidates with a four-year degree in information management from an online or campus-based program.
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Employment Outlook. Employment of database management professionals is expected to grow much faster than average.
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Potential Salary. Median annual earnings of database managers were $85,190 in May 2004, with the middle 50% earning between $64,860 and $108,440.
In the information age, data management is becoming one of the most important jobs out there. Find out how you can become indispensable.
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Kelly Richardson has the inside track on all of the hottest career paths and resources. His articles appear career journals, periodicals, and e-zines.
Posted on February 22, 2007 at 12:02 PM
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