ICT security consultant

ICT security engineers advise and implement solutions to control access to data and programs and ensure the protection of the organization's mission and business processes.
ICT security engineers are the gatekeepers of information within an organization or product by being responsible for the protection and security of the related systems. They are in charge of the network and systems in a security capacity and design, plan and execute the system's security architecture, including reference models, segment and solution architectures, and security policies and procedures. They update and upgrade the security systems in response to security-related incidents.
ICT security engineers collaborate with the security team to identify, validate, and levy requirements and to participate in target selection, validation, synchronization and execution of cyber actions. They collaborate with other planners, operators and or analysts to provide post-event analysis.

Alternative Labels

consultant in ICT security activities

ICT security advisor

ICT security architect

ICT security consultant

information communications technology security consultant

information technology security consultant

IT security advisor

IT security consultant

IT security expert

security architect

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse ICT system define data quality criteria define security policies define technical requirements develop information security strategy educate on data confidentiality ensure information security execute ICT audits execute software tests identify ICT security risks identify ICT system weaknesses implement ICT risk management keep task records keep up with the latest information systems solutions manage IT security compliances manage disaster recovery plans monitor system performance perform data analysis perform risk analysis provide ICT consulting advice report test findings troubleshoot verify formal ICT specifications

Essential Knowledge

ICT security legislation ICT security standards attack vectors business analysis cyber attack counter-measures cyber security emergent technologies information architecture information security strategy operating systems organisational resilience risk management unstructured data

Optional Skills and Competences

consult with business clients create project specifications ensure proper document management give live presentation implement ICT safety policies implement a firewall implement a virtual private network implement anti-virus software implement spam protection lead disaster recovery exercises manage ICT change request process manage a team manage changes in ICT system manage digital identity manage keys for data protection optimise choice of ICT solution perform project management perform scientific research provide information provide user documentation remove computer virus or malware from a computer safeguard online privacy and identity track key performance indicators

Optional Knowledge

C++ ICT encryption ICT process quality models ICT project management methodologies Internet of Things Lean project management Process-based management Python (computer programming) business intelligence cloud monitoring and reporting cloud security and compliance cloud technologies copyright legislation defence standard procedures embedded systems internet governance leadership principles project management web application security threats

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Concept Uri

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released

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ICT security engineer

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