§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

cyber incident responder

Cyber incident responders monitor and assess cybersecurity state systems, analysing, evaluating, and mitigating the impact of cybersecurity incidents.

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Description

Cyber incident responders monitor and assess cybersecurity state systems, analysing, evaluating, and mitigating the impact of cybersecurity incidents. Moreover, they identify malicious actors and cyber incidents root causes. According to the organisation’s Incident Response Plan, they restore systems and process functionalities to an operational state, collecting evidence and documenting actions taken.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

attack vectors operating systems GDPR incidents and accidents recording ICT security standards ethical hacking principles operational tactics for emergency responses ICT security legislation building systems monitoring technology ICT network security risks cyber security security engineering security threats risk management cyber attack counter-measures

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

communicate with stakeholders provide ICT consulting advice handle cybersecurity incidents protect ICT devices collect cyber defence data engage with stakeholders create incident reports ICT safety

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage digital identity lead disaster recovery exercises perform risk analysis consult with business clients develop information security strategy ensure information security manage ICT change request process manage a team implement spam protection optimise choice of ICT solution implement a virtual private network define quality standards implement ICT security policies manage changes in ICT system remove computer virus or malware from a computer create project specifications track key performance indicators monitor system performance troubleshoot provide user documentation provide information give live presentation manage IT security compliances implement ICT risk management implement a firewall ensure proper document management protect personal data and privacy perform project management implement anti-virus software perform scientific research manage keys for data protection

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