NKPD code: 2529
This unit group includes database and network professionals not classified elsewhere in minor group 252 Database and network professionals. For example, information and communications technology security specialists belong to this group. Database and network professionals not elsewhere classified perform the following main tasks: • developing plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorised modification, destruction or disclosure, for use in emergency data processing; • training users and promoting security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency; • conferring with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations and programming changes; • monitoring current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems; • modifying computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors or change individual access status; • monitoring use of data files and regulating access to safeguard information; • performing risk assessments and testing data processing systems to ensure the functioning of data processing activities and security measures; • encrypting data transmissions and erecting firewalls to conceal confidential information and protect it from infection during digital transmission. Examples of occupations in this unit group: – Consultant, computer crime – Expert, information and communications technology security