Core skills for cybersecurity professionals Flashcards
What are technical skills?
Skills that require knowledge of specific tools, procedures, and policies.
What are security analyst transferrable skills?
Communication, collaboration, analysis, problem solving, time management, growth mindset and diverse perspectives
what are security analyst technical skills?
Programming languages, security information and event management (SIEM) tools, Intrusion detection system (IDSs), threat landscape and knowledge, incident response, and computer forensics
What are SIEM tools
Security information and event management (SIEM) tools: SIEM tools collect and analyze log data, or records of events such as unusual login behavior, and support analysts’ ability to monitor critical activities in an organization. This helps cybersecurity professionals identify and analyze potential security threats, risks, and vulnerabilities more efficiently.
What are IDSs
Intrusion detection systems (IDSs): Cybersecurity analysts use IDSs to monitor system activity and alerts for possible intrusions. It’s important to become familiar with IDSs because they’re a key tool that every organization uses to protect assets and data. For example, you might use an IDS to monitor networks for signs of malicious activity, like unauthorized access to a network.
What is PII
Personally Identifiable Information is any information used to infer an individuals identity. It includes internet protocol (IP) address, full name, home address, date of birth, phone number, email address, and similar information
what is SPII
Sensitive personally identifiable information is a specific type of PII that falls under stricter handling guidelines. May include social security number, medical or financial information, and biometric data such as facial recognition
if stolen which is worse, SPII or PII
SPII
What is identity theft
The act of stealing personal information to commit fraud while impersonating a victim
What is the primary objective of identity theft
Financial Gain
