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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 a virtual private network
- implement anti-virus software
- implement ICT safety 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
- 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

perform ICT security testing

transversal skills and competences

thinking skills and competences

dealing with problems

identify problems

setting up and protecting computer systems

resolving computer problems

working with computers

using digital tools for collaboration, content creation and problem solving

using digital tools for collaboration and productivity

problem-solving with digital tools

solve technical problems

identify ICT security risks

perform ICT security testing

skills

constructing

building and repairing structures

installing wooden and metal components

manage system testing

perform ICT security testing

Description

Description

Execute types of security testing, such as network penetration testing, wireless testing, code reviews, wireless and/or firewall assessments in accordance with industry-accepted methods and protocols to identify and analyse potential vulnerabilities.

Alternative Labels

perform security vulnerability assessments

prepare and apply security test plans

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skill

Skill reusability level

sector specific skills and competences

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ESCO is a Europe 2020 initiative.

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.1.2 (Last update 22/02/2024)