Security threats

Description

Types of cyber or physical security threats to public and private security such as unauthorised entry, aggressive behaviour, molestation, robbery, theft, hacking, malware, phishing, identity theft, assault, kidnapping, murder and public demonstration.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 11 occupations
  • Optional in 2 occupations
  • Total: 13 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 5 (Service and sales workers)

Essential for

  • Digital forensics expert
    Digital 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…
  • Life guard
    Life guards monitor and ensure safety in the aquatic facility by preventing and responding to any emergencies. They identify potential risks, advise individuals on proper behaviour…
  • Security guard supervisor
    Security guard supervisors monitor and oversee the activities of guards who protect properties from vandalism acts and theft. They assign areas to be patrolled by guards on a regul…
  • ATM repair technician
    ATM repair technicians install, diagnose, maintain and repair automatic teller machines. They travel to their clients' location to provide their services. ATM repair technicians us…
  • Gate guard
    Gate guards control the access and exit to buildings, warehouses or other type of property to prevent unauthorized presence and unwanted incidents. They prevent and identify theft …
  • Armoured car driver
    Armoured car drivers drive the armoured car to transfer valuable items, such as money, to different locations. They never leave the car. They work in cooperation with the armoured……
  • Crowd controller
    Crowd controllers keep constant watch of the crowd during a specific event such as public speeches, sporting events or concerts, in order to prevent and react quickly to incidents.…
  • Hand luggage inspector
    Hand luggage inspectors check individuals' luggage to detect potential threatening objects. They comply with public safety regulations and company's procedure. Other titles The fol…
  • Security consultant
    Security consultants provide security services to clients and individuals that help them preventing, planning and mitigating threats such as terrorism, espionage, theft, and violen…
  • Security manager
    Security 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…
  • Armoured car guard
    Armoured car guards ensure the safe transportation of valuable items such as money or jewelry between locations like stores and banks. They load and unload the vehicle, handle the……

Optional for

  • Lifeguard instructor
    Lifeguard instructors teach future (professional) lifeguards the necessary programmes and methods needed to become a licensed lifeguard. They provide training on safety supervision…
  • Security alarm investigator
    Security alarm investigators respond to burglar alarm signals and investigate disturbances identified by the alarm system on the clients' premises. They monitor security alarms and…

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Last updated on February 18, 2026

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