WGU C725_Information Security and Assurance_Notes.pdf

Recognize the growing importance of information security specialists to the information technology (IT) infrastructure and see how this can translate into a rewarding career 1. 2. Develop a strategy for pursuing a career in information security 3. Comprehend information security in the context of the mission of a business Lesson Obj. ○ Establish new user accts ○ Ensure auditing is working ○ Ensure comms b/w systems is working ○ Troubleshoot and respond to incidents • Security Admins – work w/ sys and database admins to prevent abuse of privileges • Access Coordinators – maintains user base and access controls ○ Understanding firewall design ○ Designing IDS/IPS ○ Configures devices to comply with sec policy Security Architects/Network Engineers – design and implement network infrastructures w/ security in mind • • Sec Consultants – work with project-dev teams to perform risk analysis • Security Testers – white-hat hackers who test the security of systems Policymakers and Standards Devs – encode the policies or management intentions in how info will be secured • ○ Security trng ○ Works with outside regulators when audits are conducted • Compliance Officers – check employees for compliance to policies and standards • Incident Response Team – stop attacks or limit damage to a system Governance and Vendor Managers – ensures outsourced functions are operating within security policies and standards • Info Sec (IS) Careers 1