Information Security Specialist role: understanding and taking steps to mitigate the risks associated with collecting, storing, and transmitting data in a business setting. in addition to to set up security measures that help prevent security breaches, as well as analyzing any breeches that do occur.

 

Analyze existing security systems and make recommendations for changes or improvements

Prepare reports and action plans in the event that a security breech does occur

Monitor the network and provide early warning of abnormalities or problems

Upgrade systems regularly to remain competitive in the field of security

Communicate the system status and keep users informed of downtime or changes to the system

Keep technical knowledge current through continuing education

Provide system updates and write code fixes

Help Information Technology security project and ensure to safeguards accurately at right place on right time.

Facilitate coordination between information security systems for project.

Ensure to consider IT system security needs at time of development and implementation.

Conduct vulnerability assessments and control to find weaknesses and analyze existing controls effectiveness and suggest remedial action.

Report residual risk, security exposures, vulnerabilities, noncompliance and maltreatment of information assets to IT security management.

Involve in reviews of projects, incident debriefs and analysis findings to identify problems and gaps.