This will ensure quality of the profession as the broad scope of IT services is always evolving. In addition, IT activities that are exempt today, may eventually shift into a practice area like research and development which will require more expertise.

Secondly, it will restrict the amount of individuals who can work in the field and encourage competence, dedication and integrity which are highly needed especially in areas like IT security. We cannot discount the fact that IT security plays a huge role in public safety with heightened public attention towards issues like identity theft.
And finally, these professionals must adapt to a rapidly changing workplace-restructuring, downsizing, outsourcing, and privatization. And licensure will help them transition easily to other positions.