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Security Specialist
Security consultants and analysts are responsible for ensuring information assets and technologies are adequately protected.
Security specialists identify, develop, implement and maintain processes across an organisation to reduce information and IT risks.
Also known as: Security Analyst, Security Consultant, Security Team Lead, IT Security Manager, or Chief Information Security Officers
Education options
The following are recommended qualifications for this role:
See What to study for more information.
Relevant Professional Certification
The following professional certification is recommended for those practicing in this role:
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Chartered IT Professional NZ (CITPNZ) (More info at IT Professionals NZ)
Recognised Industry Certifications
These industry certifications may be helpful for this role:
- SACA Certified Information Systems Securty Professional (CISSP)
- ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)