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Information Security Engineers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Develop and oversee the implementation of information security procedures and policies. Build, maintain and upgrade security technology, such as firewalls, for the safe use of computer networks and the transmission and retrieval of information. Design and implement appropriate security controls to identify vulnerabilities and protect digital files and electronic infrastructures. Monitor and respond to computer security breaches, viruses, and intrusions, and perform forensic investigation. May oversee the assessment of information security systems.
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This source lists 20 tasks, including 20 marked Core and 0 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2025.
20 tasks shown
Core · Task 21776 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Identify security system weaknesses, using penetration tests.
Core · Task 21769 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Coordinate monitoring of networks or systems for security breaches or intrusions.
Core · Task 21766 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Assess the quality of security controls, using performance indicators.
Core · Task 21783 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Train staff on, and oversee the use of, information security standards, policies, and best practices.
Core · Task 21782 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Scan networks, using vulnerability assessment tools to identify vulnerabilities.
Core · Task 21774 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Develop response and recovery strategies for security breaches.
Core · Task 21767 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Conduct investigations of information security breaches to identify vulnerabilities and evaluate the damage.
Core · Task 21773 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Develop or install software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
Core · Task 21777 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Oversee development of plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure or to meet emergency data processing needs.
Core · Task 21775 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Identify or implement solutions to information security problems.
Core · Task 21771 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Develop information security standards and best practices.
Core · Task 21780 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Recommend information security enhancements to management.
Core · Task 21778 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Oversee performance of risk assessment or execution of system tests to ensure the functioning of data processing activities or security measures.
Core · Task 21770 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Coordinate vulnerability assessments or analysis of information security systems.
Core · Task 21781 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Review security assessments for computing environments or check for compliance with cybersecurity standards and regulations.
Core · Task 21784 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Troubleshoot security and network problems.
Core · Task 21768 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Coordinate documentation of computer security or emergency measure policies, procedures, or tests.
Core · Task 21772 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Develop or implement software tools to assist in the detection, prevention, and analysis of security threats.
Core · Task 21785 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Write reports regarding investigations of information security breaches or network evaluations.
Core · Task 21779 · 08/2025 · Occupational Expert
Provide technical support to computer users for installation and use of security products.
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