Information Security Engineer
じょうほうせきゅりてぃぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who protects an organization's information assets through risk analysis, design and operation of countermeasures, incident response, and more.
Description
Information security engineers protect corporate and organizational information assets by conducting risk assessments, vulnerability scans, formulating and operating security policies, log monitoring, IDS/IPS operations, applying encryption technologies, incident response, forensics, and more. With the spread of cloud environments and IoT devices leading to new threats, understanding the latest attack techniques, continuous improvements, and education and awareness are also important roles.
Future Outlook
With the increasing sophistication and diversification of cyberattacks, demand for information security engineers is expected to grow in the future. Professionals with expertise in new areas such as cloud and IoT will be highly valued.
Personality Traits
Cautious and Attentive / Curious and Inquisitive / Has Problem Awareness / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Security Engineer → Senior Security Engineer → Security Architect → CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) → Security Consultant
Required Skills
Firewall and IDS/IPS Operation / Log Analysis / Network Protocol Knowledge / OS Security Configuration / Security Policy Formulation / Vulnerability Scanning Tools
Recommended Skills
Cloud Security / Cryptography Theory / Digital Forensics / Reading English Documents / Script Automation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical thinking is essential for risk analysis and understanding attack techniques. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because configuration errors or oversights can lead to serious risks. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Threats and technologies constantly change, requiring continuous learning. |
| Planning & Organization | Necessary for developing security policies and countermeasures plans. |
| Problem Solving | Quick identification of causes and countermeasures are required during incidents. |
| Stress Tolerance | Due to high pressure during incident response. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- CISA
- CISSP
- CompTIA Security+
- Registered Information Security Specialist
Aliases
- IS Engineer
- Information Security Engineer
- Security Engineer
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