Wanted: 'cyber ninjas'.

• Position: Computer security education - CAREERS - Brief article

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As attacks on vital computer systems proliferate, there's a real shortage of talent to combat them: Banks, military contractors, and government agencies are all looking for "cyber ninjas" to fend off hackers, from criminals stealing credit card numbers to foreign adversaries. In response, many corteges and universities across the country--like Georgia Tech, N.Y.U., and Carnegie Melton--are adding courses and degrees in computer security. The number of jobs in the area--with starting salaries in the $50,000 range--is expected to grow rapidly. Jeffrey Henbest graduated Last year from California...