What would you do as an Information security analyst?
Information security analysts
- usually work regular business hours
- usually work in offices
- need to be accurate, identify and solve problems and make decisions
Tasks
- protect computer systems from cyber attacks
- check computer networks for security risks
- set up safety measures to stop hacking
- monitor systems for suspicious activity
- fix security issues and weaknesses
- follow data protection rules and laws
- teach staff how to keep data safe
- research new threats and security updates
- test security systems
- write reports about security risks and fixes
How can you become an Information security analyst?
You usually need a qualification and experience to become an information security analyst.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a relevant tertiary qualification in computer science or similar area
- a relevant industry-based certification like Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- knowledge of solution architecture and ICT security policies and standards
If you're in school
You usually need NCEA Level 3 to do the study or training for this job.
