System Programming in IB?

Question

Information Security

Hello ! I study system, low-level programming, I heard that there are few specialists in the field, and it is in demand all over the world. How useful do you think this knowledge is in the field of information security? And is it true that specialists in system programming are in demand?

Answer 1

How much knowledge of the subject "Theory and design of the car" (TiKA), which students of motor transport technical schools call "This is the end of motorists" - is needed in order to drive it? Yes, no matter how much. That's about it.
Information security is a huge area, knowledge of low-level programming is usually needed for penetration testing or for developing drivers for some specific hardware. Information security may not be related to programming at all - it depends on the size of the office. But in small offices, the information security specialist is usually at the top of the access pyramid and they won’t put anyone there.

Answer 2

Understanding the low-level programming component is very useful and in demand. With this knowledge, an information security specialist will be able to look for vulnerabilities in drivers, UEFI, low-level bootloaders, bootroms.