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Technical > Cyber Crime Security Specialist

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Short Description:

A Cyber Crime Security Specialist is responsible for investigating and analyzing cyber crimes, including hacking, data breaches, and online fraud, to identify threats and mitigate risks to an organization’s information systems. Their duties include conducting forensic analysis, gathering evidence, collaborating with law enforcement agencies, and developing strategies to prevent future incidents. Cyber Crime Security Specialists also monitor networks for suspicious activities, conduct security assessments, and provide training to staff on recognizing and responding to cyber threats. Strong analytical skills, knowledge of cyber laws and regulations, and expertise in digital forensics are essential for success in this role, as Cyber Crime Security Specialists play a critical role in protecting organizations from cybercriminals and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Duties / Responsibilities:

  • Takes care of the day-to-day operations and data structures by overseeing the operational performance. They configure anti-virus systems and consoles. 
  • Conduct software upgrades and explains performance criteria, documents configurations, and systems specifications. 
  • Develop firewall to secure the network infrastructure. It is the Cyber Security Specialist who must recognize the cyber attackers and report to the upper management. They have to keep an eye out for external intrusions, attacks, and hacks.  They should close off security vulnerability in the case of an attack.
  • Conducts threat and risk analysis and provides essential suggestions. They help in performing research, testing, evaluation, and deployment of security procedures. 
  • Design security training materials and organizes training sessions for other departments. 
  • Examine and evaluate security-related technologies. They resolve security issues and other data-related problems. They take care of network traffic and internet connectivity data and reports on risks.
  • Responsible for collecting and analyzing data and assist in eliminating risk, performance and capacity issues. 
  • Will regulated enterprise information assurance and security standards.  They collaborate and evaluate security programs for the organization and provide support to customers in the development and implementation of policies.
  • Assists in designing and developing security features for system architectures. Play an active role in developing special purpose systems necessary for specialized security features and procedures. 
  • Defines security requirements for computer systems such as mainframes, workstation, and personal computers. They have to suggest various solutions and implement them to meet the security requirements.
  • Responsible for taking care of the built-in security systems to software, hardware, and components. 

Skills / Requirements / Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, information technology, criminal justice, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Cyber Crime Investigator (CCCI)) are advantageous.
  • Experience in Cyber Crime Investigation: 3-5 years of experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, or law enforcement roles focused on cyber crime investigation, including familiarity with cyber crime laws and regulations.
  • Knowledge of Cyber Crime Techniques: In-depth understanding of various cyber crime tactics and techniques, including hacking, identity theft, phishing, malware, and other cyber threats.
  • Technical Proficiency: Strong technical skills in digital forensics tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK), network security protocols, and incident response methodologies to analyze and investigate cyber incidents.
  • Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities to assess complex data, identify patterns of criminal behavior, and draw actionable conclusions from investigations.
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate findings, prepare detailed reports, and present complex technical information to law enforcement and legal entities.
  • Understanding of Legal Frameworks: Familiarity with legal frameworks surrounding cyber crime, including privacy laws, evidence handling, and courtroom procedures to ensure compliance during investigations.
  • Continuous Learning and Adaptability: Commitment to staying current with emerging cyber crime trends, technologies, and investigative techniques through ongoing education, training, and professional development.

Job Zones

  • Title: Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
  • Education: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
  • Related Experience: A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
  • Job Training: Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
  • Job Zone Examples: Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include computer analysts, security specialist, computer network engineers, malware analyst, Information Security Architect 
  • Specific Vocational Preparation in years: (7.0 to < 8.0)

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