Description

Cybersecurity specialists develop, plan, recommend, implement, improve and monitor security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks, connected devices and information to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of the information or of the systems on which the information resides. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors.

Job Titles

• Cybersecurity analyst
• Informatics security analyst
• Informatics security consultant
• Information technology (IT) security specialist
• Systems security analyst

Main Duties

• Confer with clients to identify and document requirements, assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware
• Apply encryption protocols, and manage keys to ensure security of data is maintained while at rest and in transit
• Monitor access and credentials for information and systems
• Install, test and operate security software and tools such as anti-virus and automated threat detection/prevent systems to ensure security measures are in place and working as intended
• Monitor for cyber attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity
• Plan and carry out security measures in response to cybersecurity events and incidents in accordance with an organization’s incident response plan to protect information, data and systems
• Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.

Workplaces

• Information technology consulting firms
• Information technology departments in the private and public sectors
• Self-employed

Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Decision Making
• Digital Literacy
• Equipment and Tool Selection
• Evaluation

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Fluency of Ideas
• Inductive Reasoning
• Information Ordering
• Pattern Identification

Personal Attributes

• Analytical Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Innovativeness
• Stress Tolerance
• Active Learning

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Source: OaSIS