2524-Information Technology Security Specialists

Tasks include:

• developing plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorised modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs
• training users and promoting security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency
• conferring with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes
• monitoring current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems
• modifying computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status
• monitoring use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files
• performing risk assessments and executing tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures
• encrypting data transmissions and erecting firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers