§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

chief ICT security officer

Chief ICT security officers protect company and employee information against unauthorized access.

Description

Chief ICT security officers protect company and employee information against unauthorized access. They also define the Information System security policy, manage security deployment across all Information Systems and ensure the provision of information availability.

Theoretical Knowledge

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

ICT communications protocols cloud security and compliance ICT recovery techniques cloud monitoring and reporting computer programming Internet of Things ICT system user requirements computer forensics software anomalies web application security threats World Wide Web Consortium standards control objectives for information and related technology ICT encryption cloud technologies internet governance ICT infrastructure

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

OPTIONALOptional competences

conduct impact evaluation of ICT processes on business manage digital identity use different communication channels assess ICT knowledge implement cloud security and compliance coordinate technological activities apply operations for an ITIL-based environment optimise choice of ICT solution implement a virtual private network manage staff create solutions to problems train employees execute ICT audits identify legal requirements implement a firewall protect personal data and privacy implement anti-virus software manage keys for data protection

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)