Which activities appear in relevant job advertisements and how often? What is required in a Cyber Security Specialist job?

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Different job titles:

Cyber Security Specialist
Information Security Analyst
Security Engineer
Information Security Consultant
IT Security Specialist
Security Administrator
Security Analyst
Network Security Engineer
Information Security Officer (ISO)
Penetration Tester
Ethical Hacker
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Incident Response Analyst
Security Architect
Information Assurance Analyst
Risk Assessment Analyst
Security Auditor
Security Compliance Specialist
Endpoint Security Specialist

Distribution of individual tasks in a Cyber Security Specialist job:

Threat analysis and monitoring: real-time detection and prevention of security threats, monitoring of network traffic and system logs for suspicious activity	approx. 25% of the time
Risk management: assessment of safety risks and recommendation of risk mitigation measures	approx. 15% of the time
Incident response: responding to security incidents, coordinating response teams, investigating the cause and providing solutions	approx. 10% of the time
Security policies and procedures: Development, revision and implementation of security policies, standards and procedures	approx. 10% of the time
Education and training: training employees in security best practices and raising awareness of current threats	approx. 10% of the time
Technical implementation: Setting up, configuring and maintaining security tools and solutions such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, endpoint protection and others	approx. 10% of the time
Audit and compliance: Checking compliance with safety standards, laws and regulations. Implementation of security audits	approx. 10% of the time
Research and development: Stay on top of the latest security technology and practices to propose new solutions and processes	approx. 5% of the time
Collaboration: Work with other IT departments to ensure security best practices are integrated into all technology initiatives	approx. 3% of the time
Reporting and documentation: preparation of regular reports on the security status and the activities carried out	approx. 2% of the time

Requirements mentioned in job advertisements for a Cyber Security Specialist job

Professional requirements	Completed basic education Further training as a cyber security specialist with a federal certificate Several years of professional experience in IT and/or information security
Specialist knowledge for a cyber security specialist job	Experience with specific security tools, platforms and standards Understanding of networks, operating systems, databases and other IT systems Knowledge of firewall management, intrusion detection systems (IDS), malware analysis and endpoint security Programming and scripting skills may be an advantage, especially for more advanced positions or specialized roles Good knowledge of German and English Partly: good certificate of good conduct or security checks
Personal characteristics	Analytical thinking Problem solving skills Good communication skills Detail orientation Organizational skills
Other Cyber Security Specialist Job	Problem solving skills: Quickly find and implement solutions to unexpected or complex problems Ethics: Since security specialists often have access to confidential data, integrity and discretion are crucial Lifelong learning: The cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, so a willingness to continue learning is essential Stress resistance: Being able to work effectively under pressure, especially in crisis situations

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