Cloud Security Analyst

cloud computing Risk & Compliance

QP Code SSC/Q8309 NSQF Level 6

Brief Job Description

Individuals in this role, monitor the cloud and IT assets associated with the organizations to check on security risks and threats. They manage and enforce security protocols and perform tests to identify potential security threats.

Personal Attributes

Cloud Security Analyst must be able to communicate effectively, build relationships with others and collaborate with various stakeholders. He/she must have a zeal to learn new things.

Role Map

Technology Cloud computing

Job Category Risk & Compliance

Job Track Cloud Security

Roles

Cloud Security Analyst

NSQF Level: 6

Technical Competencies

Key job task/function that an individual has to perform as a part of the job. These are also known as National Occupational Standards (NOS).

6 6 Compulsory

Detect, monitor and audit occurrences of information security threats and risks

This unit is about detecting threats and anomalies, employing continuous security monitoring processes, maintaining threat detection processes and performing audits

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N8334 NSQF Level 6

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Respond to security threats and restore affected capabilities

This unit is about responding to security incidents, preventing their expansion and ensuring timely restoration and recovery of affected systems

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N8335 NSQF Level 6

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Monitor and maintain compliance of regulatory standards across the organization

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N8337 NSQF Level 6

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Convince others to take appropriate action in different situations

This unit is about convincing others to take appropriate action in different situations

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N9010 NSQF Level 6

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Inculcate strong work ethic in line with organizational code of conduct

This unit is about adopting a positive attitude towards work while following organizational code of conduct

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N9013 NSQF Level 5

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Maintain an inclusive, environmentally sustainable workplace

The unit is about implementing and improving diversity equality and inclusion in a sustainable and environment friendly workplace

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N9014 NSQF Level 5

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Supplementary Topics

Advanced topics that will help you excel in this role

Cloud Cryptography Edge Computing Security Cloud Penetration Testing

Popular Tools Used by Cloud Security Analyst

Network security software Juniper NetScreen Security Manager ISS RealSecure Websense Data Loss Prevention

Virus protection software McAfee VirusScan Symantec Endpoint Protection

Penetration testing tools Kali Netsparker Wireshark Nessus etc