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Career Guidance Knowledge services K103 - security services K1031 - military and defence Cyber security
Description
The methods and best practices that protect ICT systems, networks, computers, devices, services, processes and people against unauthorised access, modification and/or denial of service of assets.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 7 occupations
- Optional in 8 occupations
- Total: 15 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Digital forensics expertDigital forensics experts retrieve and analyse information from computers and other types of data storage devices. They examine digital media that may have been hidden, encrypted o…
- ICT auditor managerICT auditor managers monitor ICT auditors responsible for auditing information systems, platforms, and operating procedures in accordance with established corporate standards for e…
- Ethical hackerEthical hackers perform security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests in accordance with industry-accepted methods and protocols. They analyse systems for potential vuln…
- Corporate training managerCorporate training managers coordinate all the training activities and development programmes in a company. They also design and develop new training modules and supervise all the …
- ICT security technicianICT security technicians propose and implement necessary security updates and measures whenever is required. They advise, support, inform and provide training and security awarenes…
- ICT resilience managerICT resilience managers research, plan and develop models, policies, methods, techniques and tools that enhance an organisation's cyber security, resilience and disaster recovery. …
- Environmental engineerEnvironmental engineers integrate environmental and sustainable measures in developing projects of various natures. They seek to preserve natural resources and natural sites. They …
Optional for
- ICT security administratorICT security administrators plan and carry out security measures to protect information and data from unauthorised access, deliberate attack, theft and corruption. Other titles The…
- ICT disaster recovery analystICT disaster recovery analysts develop, maintain, and implement ICT continuity and disaster recovery strategies and solutions. They support the technical teams, assess the risks, d…
- Aviation surveillance and code coordination managerAviation surveillance and code coordination manager ensures that all components of surveillance infrastructures, both ground and airborne, operate in a safe, cohesive and interoper…
- Supermarket managerSupermarket managers are responsible for activities and staff in a supermarket. Other titles The following job titles also refer to supermarket manager: discount supermarket manage…
- IT auditorIT auditors perform audits of information systems, platforms, and operating procedures in accordance with established corporate standards for efficiency, accuracy and security. The…
- WebmasterWebmasters deploy, maintain, monitor and support a web server to meet service requirements. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance. They coordinate …
- Environmental technicianEnvironmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or …
- Security managerSecurity managers ensure security for people, such as customers and employees, and company's assets either fixed, movable, machines, vehicles, and real state. They ensure safety an…
Related skills
- Cyber attack counter-measures
- Data protection
- Manage IT security compliances
- Organisational resilience
- ICT network security risks
- Execute ICT audits
- ICT security standards
- Internet of Things
- Identify ICT security risks
- ICT security legislation
- Information security strategy
- Cloud technologies
- Information confidentiality
Last updated on February 18, 2026
