Cybersecurity specialists

NOC

21220

undertake security measures to protect computer networks, connected devices and information to prevent unauthorized access, disruption or destruction to the information or the systems.

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Cybersecurity specialists develop, plan, recommend, implement, improve and monitor security measures to protect an organization's computer networks, connected devices and information to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of the information or of the systems on which the information resides. They are employed in information technology consulting firms and in information technology units throughout the public and private sectors.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Confer with clients to identify and document requirements, assess physical and technical security risks to data, software and hardware

Apply encryption protocols, and manage keys to ensure security of data is maintained while at rest and in transit

Monitor access and credentials for information and systems

Install, test and operate security software and tools such as anti-virus and automated threat detection/prevent systems to ensure security measures are in place and working as intended

Monitor for cyber attacks, intrusions and unusual, unauthorised or illegal activity

Plan and carry out security measures in response to cybersecurity events and incidents in accordance with an organization's incident response plan to protect information, data and systems

Document computer security and emergency measures policies, procedures, and tests.

Also Known As

cybersecurity analyst
informatics security analyst
informatics security consultant
information technology (IT) security specialist
systems security analyst

Requirements

Employment Requirements

A bachelor's degree in computer science, computer security, computer systems engineering, information systems or completion of a college program in information technology, network administration or other computer science related program is usually required.

Certification or training provided by software vendors may be required by some employers.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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18.2%

Female

81.8%

Male

Employment by age

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11.1%

15-24

22.2%

25-34

33.3%

35-44

17.8%

45-54

15.6%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

13.3%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

40.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

46.7%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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42.2%

Professional, scientific and technical services

15.6%

Public administration

8.9%

Finance and insurance

33.3%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

24.40%

Southeast

17.80%

Southwest

53.30%

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Northeast

$90,000

Southeast

$120,000

Southwest

$92,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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