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Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified

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2529

Description

This unit group includes database and network professionals not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 252: Database and Network Professionals. For instance, the group includes information and communications technology security specialists.
In such cases tasks would include -
(a) developing plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs;
(b) training users and promoting security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency;
(c) conferring with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations and programming changes;
(d) monitoring current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems;
(e) modifying computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors or change individual access status;
(f) monitoring use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files;
(g) performing risk assessments and executing tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures;
(h) encrypting data transmissions and erecting firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Data miner
- Digital forensic specialist
- Security specialist (ICT)

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