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European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO)

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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
- identify ICT system weaknesses
- implement a firewall
- implement a virtual private network
- 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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ICT safety

skills

working with computers

setting up and protecting computer systems

protecting ict devices

ICT safety

Concept overview

Description

Personal protection, data protection, digital identity protection, security measures, safe and sustainable use.

Alternative Labels

ICT safety

ICT protection

information and communication technologies safety

ICT well-being maintenance

ICT security

information and communication technology safety

ICT welfare maintenance

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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 (Last update 15/05/2024)