Information Security Analysts

Information Security Analysts typically perform the following tasks: • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs. • Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems. • Encrypt data transmissions and erect firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers. • Perform risk assessments and execute tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures. • Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status. • Review violations of computer security procedures and discuss procedures with violators to ensure violations are not repeated. • Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests. • Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes. • Monitor use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files. • Coordinate implementation of computer system plan with establishment personnel and outside vendors. • Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.