An Information Security Administrator plans, implements,
upgrades, and monitors security measures for the protection of computer
networks and data. Security Administrator responds to computer security
breaches; and ensures necessary security controls are in place that will
safeguard vital data and files on the IT infrastructure.
Information Security
Administrator’s Motto:
Ø Monitor
Ø Assess Risk
Ø Secure
A Day in an
Information Security Admininstrator’s Life:
Ø Develop
plans to safeguard computer files against any attacks
Ø Work on encryption of data and
configuration of firewalls
Ø Review security violations and make
procedures to ensure violations do not occur
Ø Perform risk assessments and execute
tests to implement security measures
Ø Modify computer security files to
incorporate new software & correct errors
Ø Train users and promote security
awareness to ensure system security
Ø Confer with users to discuss issues
such as computer data access needs
Ø Monitor use of data files and regulate
access to safeguard data
Ø Monitor reports of computer viruses
and update virus protection systems
Ø Coordinate implementation of computer
system security plan with outside vendors
Skills
Required
Ø Strong knowledge Security Protocols
and virus patch administration
Ø Good understanding of networking and
operating systems
Ø Willingness to work long hours during
security breaches and mock drills
Ø Logical reasoning to find alternative
solutions to a given problem
Ø Ability to work easily with clients,
other IT Teams and outside Vendors
Ø Independent complex problem solving,
self-directed and self-starting
Ø Ability to keep updated with latest
security practices & technologies
Ø Strong judgment and decision making
ability to understand potential risks
Ø Patience and perseverance to analyse,
understand and debug security reports
Job Titles
Ø IT Security Analyst
Ø Firewall Engineer
Ø IT Security Engineer
Ø IT – Risk Specialist
Ø Data Security Administrator
Ø Information Security Officer
Ø Computer Security Specialist
Ø Information Security Specialist
Ø Network Security Administrator
Ø Ethical Hacker
Ø Cyber Security Expert
Certificate
Courses in Information Security Administration
Ø GIAC Certifications: GSEC /
GCIH / GCIA / GCFA / GSLC / GPEN / GCFW etc…
Ø (ISC)2 Certifications: CISSP
(ISSAP , ISSEP, ISSMP) / CSSLP / CAP / SSCP etc …
Ø EC-Council
Certifications: CEH / CHFI / ECIH /
Security 5 / ECSA / ECSP etc …
Ø ISACA Certifications: CISA /
CISM / CGEIT / CRISC
Ø Cisco Certifications:
CCSP /
CCIE (Security) / Cisco VPN / Cisco Firewall / Cisco IDS
Ø Checkpoint
Certifications: CCSA / CCSE / CCMSE / CCSEPE / CCMA
Ø SCP Certifications: SCNS /
SCNP / SCNA
Ø Other Certifications:
Security+
/ CASP / RSA-CA / RSA-CI / CWSP / MCSE
(Sec)
Note: Certifications in the fields of
Networking, Operating Systems, Database, Hardware, Storage, Virtualization are
also pursued along with Security Admin Certifications.
Career Map
Note: Students who pursue Diploma & Certificate courses in Security Admin without
B.E. / BCA / B.Sc.(IT) also can work in this field. However professional
degrees mentioned above will be recommended for better job prospects.
Salary
Expectation
Ø Diploma Holders: Rs.10,000 to Rs. 15,000
per month
Ø Engineers : Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 30,000
per month
Ø Certifications are essential for
better remuneration
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