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252904 - Information technology and communication security specialist

Assess security vulnerabilities and performs penetration tests according to company-acceptable methods and protocols. Analyzes vulnerable system points that may arise from improper system configuration, hardware or software deficiencies, or operational deficiencies. Ensures system security and improves server and network efficiency, consults users, discusses computer data access needs, security breaches, and program changes.


Main activities

* examine the organization's external and internal environment, identify its strengths and weaknesses, relying on company strategies and further planning;
* perform security, penetration, wireless tests, evaluate code reviews, wireless and (or) barriers, types according to industry-acceptable methods and protocols, identify and analyze weak points;
* create and tests software exploitation methods in a controlled environment, identify and verify system vulnerabilities;
* apply methods and techniques, identify potential security risks, security breaches, and risk factors, uses ICT tools to check ICT systems, analyze risk factors, weak points, and threats, evaluate unforeseen cases;
* organize and conduct audits, evaluate information and communication technology systems, system component compliance with requirements, information processing systems, and information security, identify possible critical issues, and recommend solutions according to required standards.

Characteristic competences

* analyze the organization's information and communication technology environment;
* perform ICT security testing;
* create code exploitation methods;
* identify information and communication technology security risk factors;
* conduct information and communication technology audits.

Versija: 2023
Pagrindinės grupės kodas: 2
Sub-major groups code: 25
Minor group code: 252
Unit group code: 2529