Information Security Engineers

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What they do:
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.
On the job, you would:
  • Assess the quality of security controls, using performance indicators.
  • Conduct investigations of information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate the damage.
  • Coordinate documentation of computer security or emergency measure policies, procedures, or tests.

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Personality

People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.

Technology

You might use software like this on the job:

Operating system software

  • Apple iOS Hot Technology
  • Microsoft Windows Server Hot Technology In Demand

Project management software

  • Microsoft SharePoint Hot Technology
  • Microsoft Teams Hot Technology

Development environment software

  • Go Hot Technology
  • Microsoft PowerShell Hot Technology In Demand

Education

Education: (rated 4 of 5)

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