In the modern digital era, where businesses experience constant and persistent attacks on their information technology infrastructure from malicious and criminal third parties, data security must be a vital part of any enterprise security strategy. The attachment of substantial financial consequences for security breaches and data loss by regulatory agencies only increases that urgency. Businesses are expected to take every security step possible to ensure the integrity of any and all collected, stored and processed data.

In many instances, one of those expected security steps will include the hiring of a cryptographer.

This hiring kit, written by Mark W. Kaelin for TechRepublic Premium, provides a workable framework you can use to find the best cryptographer candidate for your business. It includes a detailed job description, suggested interview questions and a sample job ad.

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  DETERMINING FACTORS, DESIRABLE PERSONALITY TRAITS AND SKILLSETS

  The cryptographer skillset combines aspects of computer science, applied mathematics, engineering and application development.

  A basic computer science, applied mathematics or computer engineering educational background is mandatory for these positions.

  The best candidates for entry- and mid-level cryptographer positions, while potentially lacking experience, will demonstrate strong focus, encryption knowledge, critical thinking, adaptability and problem-solving skills. The precision and attention to detail required by these positions necessitate an extraordinary level of self-motivation when it comes to completing goals and tasks.

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