Overview
Cybersecurity specialists develop, plan, recommend, implement, improve and monitor security measures to protect an organization's computer networks, connected devices and information to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of the information or of the systems on which the information resides. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Confer with clients to identify and document requirements, assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware
Apply encryption protocols, and manage keys to ensure security of data is maintained while at rest and in transit
Monitor access and credentials for information and systems
Install, test and operate security software and tools such as anti-virus and automated threat detection/prevent systems to ensure security measures are in place and working as intended
Monitor for cyber attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity
Plan and carry out security measures in response to cybersecurity events and incidents in accordance with an organization's incident response plan to protect information, data and systems
Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$52,140
$98,732
$144,386
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Strong job outlook
British Columbia
331expected job openings (5-year forecast)
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