§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

ICT security technician

ICT security technicians propose and implement necessary security updates and measures whenever is required.

Description

ICT security technicians propose and implement necessary security updates and measures whenever is required. They advise, support, inform and provide training and security awareness.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

levels of software testing audit techniques attack vectors operating systems ICT system programming ICT security standards web application security threats cyber security security engineering systems development life-cycle procurement of ICT network equipment ICT networking hardware penetration testing tool cyber attack counter-measures tools for ICT test automation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

communicate with stakeholders use access control software protect ICT devices analyse ICT system address problems critically execute software tests engage with stakeholders manage system security implement ICT risk management identify ICT system weaknesses identify ICT security risks solve ICT system problems set up cybersecurity training programmes ensure proper document management manage alarm system establish an ICT security prevention plan integrate system components manage closed-circuit television system estimate duration of work

OPTIONALOptional competences

implement cloud security and compliance cooperate with colleagues use back-up and recovery tools install low voltage wiring implement a virtual private network implement ICT security policies remove computer virus or malware from a computer comply with legal regulations execute ICT audits manage IT security compliances implement a firewall ICT safety manage cloud data and storage implement anti-virus software manage keys for data protection

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