Information Security Analysts
Also called: Information Technology Specialist, Data Security Administrator, Information Security Analyst, Information Security Officer
What they do:
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
On the job, you would:
- Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
- Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
- Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
Engineering and Technology
Communications
Business
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
Problem Solving
People and Technology Systems
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Verbal
Ideas and Logic
Attention
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People interested in this work like activities that include
data, detail, and regular routines. They do well at jobs that need:
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You might use software like this on the job: Transaction security and virus protection software
Network monitoring software
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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