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Professionals

Sub-Major Group

Information and Communications Technology Professionals

Minor Group

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Information Technology Security Professionals

Unit Group

2531

Cybersecurity Professionals

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MASCO Code

2531-08

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Security Consultant

TVET

TVET scope is based on recognized occupational standards, with emphasis on practical components, psychomotor skills and exposure to training in the industry

Security Consultant advises on, designs, and implements security measures to protect information systems, networks, and data from cyber threats. They assess an organisation’s security posture, conduct risk assessments, develop security policies and strategies, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations. The role involves tailoring security solutions to organisational needs, implementing preventive and control measures, and providing guidance on best practices across areas such as network, application, cloud security, and governance, risk, and compliance.

Alternative Titles

Information Security Consultant

Tasks

Conduct security assessments, audits, and risk analyses to identify vulnerabilities and mitigate risks in Information Technology (IT) systems, networks, and applications.

Develop, implement, and maintain information security policies, procedures, and architectures for on-premise and cloud environments.

Ensure compliance with cybersecurity standards, frameworks, and regulatory requirements.

Identify, analyse, and mitigate cybersecurity threats to systems and networks.

Respond to cybersecurity incidents and security breaches, and perform incident analysis to determine causes and impacts.

Advise stakeholders on cybersecurity strategies, risk management, compliance, and best practices.

Collaborate with business units to integrate security controls into organisational processes and systems.

Deliver information security training and awareness programmes to employees and stakeholders.

Prepare and present technical documentation, reports, and security recommendations to management.

IT-090-5

ICT SYSTEM SECURITY TECHNOLOGIST (LEVEL 5) (Level 5)

Skills

Basic

Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess risks and recommend solutions.

Critical thinking to evaluate threats, security needs, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and active listening to convey technical information clearly.

Strong understanding of information security principles, IT fundamentals, networks, systems, and databases.

Time management and ability to work independently or collaboratively under pressure.

Specific

Ability to perform cybersecurity evaluation and strategic analysis for organisational protection and compliance.

Competency in conducting security assessments and vulnerability analysis using various frameworks.

Competency in identity and access management and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) systems.

Competency in intrusion detection, malware analysis, and incident response methods.

Competency in penetration testing, ethical hacking, and threat simulation techniques.

Competency in risk management and mitigation strategies across networks, cloud platforms, and applications.

Knowledge in incident response processes and digital forensic principles.

Knowledge in information security policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Knowledge in various industry certifications and standards.

Proficiency in cybersecurity tools, firewalls, vulnerability scanners, and forensic tools.

Additional Info

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Related Courses

Claimable Course

e-Latih Online Course

Madani TVET Course

Minor Unit Group

2531-01

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2531-02

Digital Forensic Specialist

2531-03

Information Security Officer

2531-04

Cybersecurity Analyst

2531-05

Test Analyst (Information Technology)

2531-06

Security Infrastructure Engineer

2531-07

Internet Safety Evaluator

2531-08

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