A network security analyst designs, plans and implements
security measures to protect data, networks and computer systems. They
are also in charge of preventing data loss and service interruptions.
Other duties may include the following:
Staying up to date on recent intelligence and emerging threats Knowing
hackers’ methodologies, in order to anticipate breaches in security
Researching new ways to protect a network Testing and implementing
network disaster recovery plans Installing various security measures,
like firewalls and data encryption A network security analyst also
analyzes traffic to identify anomalies. The role of network security
analyst varies depending on company size; they are generally part of a
larger IT team.
Note:This position needs a person who is self-driven,
an analytical thinker and a problem solver. Network security analysts
must also have exceptional planning and project management skills.
Beyond the necessary technical knowledge, a network security analyst
needs to have stellar communication skills and be able to break down
complicated ideas into language that anyone can understand.
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