Security and Careers—Web Design and Administration

Of all the career paths available in IT today, working with internet-related technologies is the broadest in scope and the most significant in demand. Organizations, large or small, are implementing integrated online strategies to collect customer data, fulfill orders, and present focused marketing.

The three primary job categories in web design and administration are web developer, site designer, and webmaster. Web developer and web designer are often used interchangeably, which is generally okay, but while similar, the roles have some differences.

A web developer is more of a specialist who concentrates on back-end development. A web developer incorporates security measures into the basic ...

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