Cyber Security Professionals
Cyber Security Professionals includes not only technically focused staff, but also those who apply knowledge of cybersecurity when preparing their organization to successfully implement its mission. A knowledgeable and skilled cybersecurity workforce is needed to address cybersecurity risks within an organization’s overall risk management process.
Identify security threats and determine counter measures
Identify security threats and determine counter measures
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Enforce or maintain security” within the “Security and emergency services” skills cluster family.
Analyse security of systems, network or data
Analyse security of systems, network or data
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 7% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Enforce or maintain security” within the “Security and emergency services” skills cluster family.
Analyse risks to minimise losses or damages
Analyse risks to minimise losses or damages
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Assess areas and conditions for risks and hazards” within the “Environmental management” skills cluster family.
Monitor the security of digital information
Monitor the security of digital information
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Enforce or maintain security” within the “Security and emergency services” skills cluster family.
Implement security measures for computer or information systems
Implement security measures for computer or information systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Enforce or maintain security” within the “Security and emergency services” skills cluster family.
Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access
Maintain computer networks to enhance performance and user access
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Operate and maintain computers” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Respond to cyber attacks and restore protection to systems if compromised
Respond to cyber attacks and restore protection to systems if compromised
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Enforce or maintain security” within the “Security and emergency services” skills cluster family.
Analyse data to identify or resolve operational problems
Analyse data to identify or resolve operational problems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Use data to inform operational decisions” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.
Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation
Monitor computer system performance to ensure proper operation
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Monitor equipment, procedures and systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.
Conduct legal cyberattack simulations by designing and utilising hacking tools
Conduct legal cyberattack simulations by designing and utilising hacking tools
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Enforce or maintain security” within the “Security and emergency services” skills cluster family.
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems
Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Resolve computer application or systems issues” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Analyse data to identify trends or relationships among variables
Analyse data to identify trends or relationships among variables
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Undertake research and analyse data” within the “Data, analytics, and databases” skills cluster family.
Coordinate project activities with other staff or departments
Coordinate project activities with other staff or departments
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Communicate and collaborate” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.
Prepare analytical reports
Prepare analytical reports
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Prepare reports or evaluations” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.
Manage information technology projects or system activities
Manage information technology projects or system activities
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “ICT support, design and management” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Collect, process and preserve digital records or evidence in accordance with procedures
Collect, process and preserve digital records or evidence in accordance with procedures
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Investigate illegal activities or maintain security” within the “Security and emergency services” skills cluster family.
Develop testing routines or procedures
Develop testing routines or procedures
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Develop and administer testing routines or procedures” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues
Collaborate with others to resolve information technology issues
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Communicate and collaborate” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.
Provide technical support for computer network issues
Provide technical support for computer network issues
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “ICT support, design and management” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Provide technical support for software maintenance or use
Provide technical support for software maintenance or use
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “ICT support, design and management” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Write computer programming code
Write computer programming code
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Develop websites or software” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning
Test computer system operations to ensure proper functioning
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Test computer or software performance” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Develop computer or information security policies or procedures
Develop computer or information security policies or procedures
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “ICT support, design and management” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Read documents to gather technical information
Read documents to gather technical information
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Review or prepare research or technical reports” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.
Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery
Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Develop and maintain emergency plans” within the “Security and emergency services” skills cluster family.
Supervise information technology staff
Supervise information technology staff
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Supervise staff” within the “Human resources” skills cluster family.
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems
Recommend changes to improve computer or information systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “ICT support, design and management” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies
Evaluate utility of software or hardware technologies
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “ICT support, design and management” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Resolve computer network problems
Resolve computer network problems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Resolve computer application or systems issues” within the “Digital technologies and electronics” skills cluster family.
Conduct research to gain information about products or processes
Conduct research to gain information about products or processes
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.82% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Research, evaluate or design new technologies” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.
Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends
Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.69% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Research, evaluate or design new technologies” within the “Performance evaluation and efficiency improvement” skills cluster family.
Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification (MSIC)
National Education Code (NEC)
0611: Information Technology and Information System
0612: Software Engineering
0613: Computer Science
Cluster Families
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Trending Skills
Skills that have increased in demand over the past few years based on job advertisement data
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Emerging Skills
Skills that are new to this occupation within the last five years based on job advertisement data
Job advertisement data is current to 31 December 2021