The primary responsibility of a Security Specialist is to ensure that confidential, private, trade secret and other sensitive data stays out of the hands of data thieves and other unauthorized individuals.
Security Specialist は、さまざまな職務と責任を果たすことができなければなりません。以下は、Security Specialist が実行できるいくつかの職務と責任です:
- Running tests and assessments to identify potential security vulnerabilities
- Developing plans and procedures to safeguard and recover data
- Enhancing existing security with password protection, firewalls and other tools
- Installing and maintaining security software to protect data systems
- Monitoring systems, servers and networks for any signs of incursions
- Simulating data loss scenarios to evaluate the effectiveness of existing recovery plans
競争力のある Security Specialist には、次のような特定のスキルと資格があります:
- High-level programming skills in applicable languages, such as PHP or C++
- Extensive knowledge of security frameworks
- Research skills to keep abreast of the latest malware threats and developments in IT security
- Critical thinking and analytical skills to identify and diagnose threats
- Strong oral and verbal communication skills to write reports, train staff and collaborate with other members of your IT team
- Multitasking skills to complete other tasks while monitoring data systems
