Overview A Cybersecurity Specialist (or Security Analyst) is responsible for protecting an organizations computer systems networks and data from cyber-attacks unauthorized access and security breaches. They monitor detect analyze and respond to security threats using tools policies and best practices.
Key Responsibilities 1. Monitoring & Threat Detection -
Monitor systems servers networks and security tools for suspicious activity
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Analyze alerts and logs from SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk QRadar Sentinel)
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Detect malware intrusion attempts policy violations and anomalies
2. Incident Response -
Investigate security incidents and breaches
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Determine root cause and impact of attacks
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Take immediate action to contain and eradicate threats
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Prepare incident reports and post-incident reviews
3. Vulnerability Management -
Perform vulnerability scanning using tools like Nessus Qualys
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Identify and prioritize weaknesses in systems and networks
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Recommend or implement patches updates and configurations
4. Security Tools & System Hardening -
Manage firewalls IDS/IPS endpoint protection antivirus and SIEM systems
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Configure and maintain security controls
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Harden servers applications and networks against attacks
5. Risk Assessment & Compliance -
Assess security risks and propose mitigation strategies
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Ensure compliance with standards (ISO 27001 NIST PCI-DSS GDPR etc.)
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Maintain documentation of security policies and procedures
6. Security Awareness -
Train employees on safe cyber practices
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Conduct phishing simulations
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Promote a security-first culture
Overview A Cybersecurity Specialist (or Security Analyst) is responsible for protecting an organizations computer systems networks and data from cyber-attacks unauthorized access and security breaches. They monitor detect analyze and respond to security threats using tools policies and best practi...
Overview A Cybersecurity Specialist (or Security Analyst) is responsible for protecting an organizations computer systems networks and data from cyber-attacks unauthorized access and security breaches. They monitor detect analyze and respond to security threats using tools policies and best practices.
Key Responsibilities 1. Monitoring & Threat Detection -
Monitor systems servers networks and security tools for suspicious activity
-
Analyze alerts and logs from SIEM tools (e.g. Splunk QRadar Sentinel)
-
Detect malware intrusion attempts policy violations and anomalies
2. Incident Response -
Investigate security incidents and breaches
-
Determine root cause and impact of attacks
-
Take immediate action to contain and eradicate threats
-
Prepare incident reports and post-incident reviews
3. Vulnerability Management -
Perform vulnerability scanning using tools like Nessus Qualys
-
Identify and prioritize weaknesses in systems and networks
-
Recommend or implement patches updates and configurations
4. Security Tools & System Hardening -
Manage firewalls IDS/IPS endpoint protection antivirus and SIEM systems
-
Configure and maintain security controls
-
Harden servers applications and networks against attacks
5. Risk Assessment & Compliance -
Assess security risks and propose mitigation strategies
-
Ensure compliance with standards (ISO 27001 NIST PCI-DSS GDPR etc.)
-
Maintain documentation of security policies and procedures
6. Security Awareness -
Train employees on safe cyber practices
-
Conduct phishing simulations
-
Promote a security-first culture
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