Journal #10

It should come as no surprise that malfunctioning software frequently leaves networks open to attack from a wide variety of malicious software, including malware, spyware, adware, and phishing. A security engineer is someone who examines computer networks, checks to see that they are operating in a secure manner, and makes an effort to anticipate potential security problems that may occur in the future. In a nutshell, security engineering is centered on the process of developing computer systems that are built to withstand disturbances such as those caused by natural catastrophes or malicious cyber attacks.

Cyber security engineers are responsible for conducting audits and penetration tests, as well as designing, developing, and implementing secure network solutions by architecting and engineering trusted systems into secure systems. Additionally, cyber security engineers are responsible for managing auditing, intrusion, and security technology systems.

Troubleshooting, locating instances of unauthorized access, and providing potential remedies are all essential skills for cyber security engineers, who are responsible for the protection of an organization’s computer systems and networks. They will be responsible for very specific work at the forefront of the organization’s efforts to protect sensitive information while serving in this capacity. The training, skills, experience, and education that they possess are the only things that stand between the organization that you work for and potential dangers and breaches, such as unauthorized access to data and information or an incursion into the systems that your organization uses.

IT security engineers, application security engineers, web security engineers, and data security engineers are all names that are sometimes used interchangeably with cyber security engineers. In any cyber position, it is essential to be able to work well with people because you will be collaborating with other departments to build security standards and secure IT systems. This responsibility will be part of their job description regardless of the title.

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