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K - knowledge
L - language skills and knowledge
S - skills
S1 - communication, collaboration and creativity
S2 - information skills
S3 - assisting and caring
S4 - management skills
S5 - working with computers
S5.0 - working with computers
S5.1 - programming computer systems
S5.2 - setting up and protecting computer systems
S5.2.0 - setting up and protecting computer systems
S5.2.1 - setting up computer systems
S5.2.2 - protecting ict devices
- attend to ICT systems quality
- define firewall rules
- design failover solutions
- develop ICT safety information
- ICT safety
- identify ICT system weaknesses
- implement a firewall
- implement anti-virus software
- implement ICT security policies
- implement spam protection
- maintain database security
- manage keys for data protection
- manage system security
- manage technical security systems
- optimise choice of ICT solution
- perform backups
- perform ICT security testing
- protect ICT devices
- remove computer virus or malware from a computer
- use access control software
- use back-up and recovery tools
- use session border controller
- use thermal management
S5.2.3 - resolving computer problems
S5.5 - accessing and analysing digital data
S5.6 - using digital tools for collaboration, content creation and problem solving
S5.7 - using digital tools to control machinery
S6 - handling and moving
S7 - constructing
S8 - working with machinery and specialised equipment
T - transversal skills and competences

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implement a virtual private network

skills

working with computers

setting up and protecting computer systems

protecting ict devices

implement a virtual private network

Concept overview

Description

Create an encrypted connection between private networks, such as different local networks of a company, over the internet to ensure that only authorized users can access it and that the data cannot be intercepted.

Alternative Labels

installing a virtual private network

virtual private network implementing

VPN implementing

VPN installing

implementing a virtual private network

installing a VPN

install a VPN

implementing a VPN

virtual private network installing

implement a VPN

Skill type

skill

Skill reusability level

sector specific skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders.

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Current version: ESCO v1.2.1 (Last update 10/12/2025)