Description
Analyse the system and network architecture, hardware and software components and data in order to identify weaknesses and vulnerability to intrusions or attacks. Execute diagnostic operations on cyber infrastructure including research, identification, interpretation and categorization of vulnerabilities, associated attacks and malicious code (e.g. malware forensics and malicious network activity). Compare indicators or observables with requirements and review logs to identify evidence of past intrusions.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 6 occupations
- Optional in 3 occupations
- Total: 9 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential 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…
- 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 system testerICT system testers perform testing activities and some test planning activities. They may also debug and repair ICT systems and components although this mainly corresponds to desig…
- Ethical hackerEthical hackers perform security vulnerability assessments and penetration tests in accordance with industry-accepted methods and protocols. They analyse systems for potential vuln…
- 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 system analystICT system analysts specify the system needs to meet the end user requirements. They analyse system functions in order to define their goals or purposes and to discover operations……
Optional for
- Software analystA Software Analyst is a professional who evaluates software applications, systems, and user needs to recommend improvements, guide development, and ensure software meets business o…
- ICT quality assurance managerICT quality assurance managers are responsible of a team of ICT quality assurance analysts. They establish and operate an ICT quality approach through quality management systems, i…
- ICT system developerICT system developers maintain, audit and improve organisational support systems. They use existing or new technologies to meet particular needs. They test both hardware and softwa…
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Last updated on February 19, 2026