You hate Mondays because you hate your job. You should be an IT Security Engineer…
Security Engineers help ensure the safety of their client’s networks, protecting them from any security threats they might encounter. Potential breaches of security include hacking, phishing, pharming, spyware, malware and viruses.
For any company that is heavily dependent on technology, the safety of their data is of paramount importance. Security Engineers are absolutely vital in reducing the risk of cyber-attacks, which could literally bring a business to a halt.
Typical responsibilities for a Security Engineer may include:
- Installing programs to reduce security risks
- Regularly analysing systems to ensure networks are not susceptible to threats
- Using simulations to test security software (or, ‘penetration testing’)
- Regularly updating software and keeping it up-to-date
- Ensuring that all staff follow security procedures
