Database and Network Professionals Not Elsewhere Classified

This unit group includes database and network professionals not classified elsewhere in Minor Group 252: Database and Network Professionals. For instance, the group includes information and communications technology security specialists. In such cases tasks would include - (a) developing plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction or disclosure and to meet emergency data processing needs; (b) training users and promoting security awareness to ensure system security and to improve server and network efficiency; (c) conferring with users to discuss issues such as computer data access needs, security violations and programming changes; (d) monitoring current reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems; (e) modifying computer security files to incorporate new software, correct errors or change individual access status; (f) monitoring use of data files and regulate access to safeguard information in computer files; (g) performing risk assessments and executing tests of data processing system to ensure functioning of data processing activities and security measures; (h) encrypting data transmissions and erecting firewalls to conceal confidential information as it is being transmitted and to keep out tainted digital transfers. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Data miner - Digital forensic specialist - Security specialist (ICT).