Information Security Analysts

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WHAT THEY ACTUALLY DO.

Tasks pulled verbatim from the O*NET-SOC database — the U.S. Department of Labor's job analysis dataset for 15-1212.

• 01Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
• 02Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
• 03Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers.
• 04Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures.
• 05Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.
• 06Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated.
• 07Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
• 08Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
• 09Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files.
• 10Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors.
• 11Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.

11 tasks · O*NET database