Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified

Database and network professionals, all other, include information and communications technology security specialists.

Skill level: Highly skilled

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Developing plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs
Training users and promoting security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency
Conferring with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes
Monitoring current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems
Modifying computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status
Monitoring use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files
Performing risk assessments and executing tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures
Encrypting data transmissions and erecting firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers