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Information Security Analysts

Description

Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.

Common Tasks

  • Train users and promote security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency.
  • Develop plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs.
  • Confer with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations, and programming changes.
  • Monitor current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems.
  • Modify computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors, or change individual access status.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree

Wages

No wage data is available for this occupation.

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 8,000 people in California during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 26.3% in the number of jobs in California for this occupation, bringing to total number to 10,100.

By 2024, in California, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $52.00 with the median annual salary reaching $108,784.

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