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Cybersecurity Specialist

Descriptions & Duties

  • Cybersecurity Specialists monitor and detect security threats, responding to security incidents, design secure systems and networks, develop security policies, procedures, and control.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Expertise in Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity specialists should possess trade specific competencies including network security, application security, cloud security, incident response, intelligence and risk management.
These competences enable them to address specific cybersecurity challenges.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or a related field

Professional qualification

  • Some positions requiring a master's degree or industry certifications

Experience

  • 3 - 5 years relevant experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $25,000 - $40,000

Monthly Salary $35,000 - $50,000

Monthly Salary $50,000 - $80,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Cybersecurity specialists work in traditional office settings. They collaborate with IT teams, management, and other stakeholders to ensure the security of systems, networks, and data.

Tools

  • Firewalls
  • Antivirus software
  • Encryption software
  • Incident response platforms
  • Forensic tools

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