Is there a cyber security industry?
Case Study #3: Is there a cyber security industry?
Case Scenario:
You recently joined a small start-up company that has developed a suite of cyber security products that integrate network sensors (hardware) with big data analytic (software) to provide advanced threat detection at an affordable price. As is often the case with small companies, you are expected to lend your hand to whatever task needs doing. Yesterday, you were helping to write the online product brochures and other marketing materials. Today, your tasks include adding the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) for the cyber security industry to the company’s Website. As you delve into the matter, you quickly discover that there is no NAICS code for a cyber security industry (see http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/sssd/naics/naicsrch?chart=2012). After additional research, you learned that the NAICS codes for your company’s direct competitors (companies selling similar cyber security products) included the following:
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (NAICS prefix 334)
Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing
Computer Storage Device Manufacturing
Information Industry (NAICS prefix 51)
Custom Computer Programming Services
Software Publishers
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Industry (NAICS prefix 54)
Computer Systems Design Services
Electronic Stores
Retail Trade (NAICS prefix 44)
Electronic Stores
