# Tasks & work activities — ICT security technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 15-1299.05 (Information Security Engineers).

## Task statements

- **[Core]** Assess the quality of security controls, using performance indicators.
- **[Core]** Conduct investigations of information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate the damage.
- **[Core]** Coordinate documentation of computer security or emergency measure policies, procedures, or tests.
- **[Core]** Coordinate monitoring of networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.
- **[Core]** Coordinate vulnerability assessments or analysis of information security systems.
- **[Core]** Develop information security standards and best practices.
- **[Core]** Develop or implement software tools to assist in the detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats.
- **[Core]** Develop or install software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
- **[Core]** Develop response and recovery strategies for security breaches.
- **[Core]** Identify or implement solutions to information security problems.
- **[Core]** Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
- **[Core]** Oversee development of plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure or to meet emergency data processing needs.
- **[Core]** Oversee performance of risk assessment or execution of system tests to ensure the functioning of data processing activities or security measures.
- **[Core]** Provide technical support to computer users for installation and use of security products.
- **[Core]** Recommend information security enhancements to management.
- **[Core]** Review security assessments for computing environments or check for compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
- **[Core]** Scan networks, using vulnerability assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities.
- **[Core]** Train staff on, and oversee the use of, information security standards, policies, and best practices.
- **[Core]** Troubleshoot security and network problems.
- **[Core]** Write reports regarding investigations of information security breaches or network evaluations.

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
- Coordinate reporting or editing activities.
- Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
- Develop performance metrics or standards related to information technology.
- Develop software or computer applications.
- Establish work standards.
- Evaluate potential of products, technologies, or resources.
- Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies.
- Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
- Install computer software.
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
- Manage information technology projects or system activities.
- Monitor processes for compliance with standards.
- Provide technical guidance to other personnel.
- Read documents to gather technical information.
- Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems.
- Supervise information technology personnel.
- Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning.
- Train personnel in technical or scientific procedures.
- Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.
- Write reports or evaluations.