Academic Requirements

• According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), application security specialists usually have a four-year college degree in computer science, information technology management or information systems. However, professionals with less education are not uncommon in the field. Employers prefer job candidates who have a master's degree for senior roles.
  
  

Training Subjects

• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, new application security specialists receive hands-on training after hire. Employees usually need several years of experience and training with adept professionals, indicates O-Net OnLine. Application security specialists learn to encrypt data transmission, erect firewalls to conceal corporate information, and monitor use of applications to determine operating efficiency.
  
  

Tools

• According to O-Net OnLine, attendees in application security training courses may learn about local area network analyzers, protocol analyzers and mainframe computers. They also can acquaint themselves with authentication software, Internet directory services software and network security management software.