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AI information technology security analyst

Plans and monitors security measures to protect computer networks. Assesses vulnerabilities and implements strategies to mitigate risks for digital files.

Kavya Tamihana“I monitor reports of computer viruses to update protection systems.”An example character, not a real person.
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Information technology security analyst · What it does

Three tasks it takes off your hands

  1. Develop plans to safeguard computer files against unauthorised disclosure.
  2. Monitor reports of computer viruses to update protection systems.
  3. Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal information.
Where these come from

The tasks of “Information Security Analysts” (O*NET 15-1212.00), as O*NET lists them:

  • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
  • Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.

Information technology security analyst · Tools and industries

It works in the tools you already use

  • Amazon Web Services AWS software
  • Linux
  • Microsoft Azure software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft PowerPoint

Industries it fits

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Role facts from O*NET 31.0 Database (U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), CC BY 4.0), written in our words. Sources and credits

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