IoT Security Specialist

Internet Of Things Security

QP Code SSC/Q8207 NSQF Level 7

Brief Job Description

Individuals at this job are responsible for the design of security processes, the detection of threats and incidents, and response and restoration management in case of security incidents to IoT solutions.

Personal Attributes

IoT Security Specialists must have good interpersonal and communication skills. They must have a zeal to develop their knowledge and analytical abilities.

Role Map

Technology Internet of Things

Job Category Security

Job Track Solution Security

Roles

IoT - Security Specialist

NSQF Level: 7

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).

7 7 Compulsory

Design processes to manage security threats and incidents across multiple technology layers

This unit is about designing processes to mitigate security risk at the network, hardware, cloud, application and platform layers

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N8231 NSQF Level 7

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Detect occurences of security incidents to IoT solutions

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

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N8232 NSQF Level 6

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Respond to detected security incidents and restore affected capabilities

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

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N8233 NSQF Level 6

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Create technical documents and manuals

This unit is about creating various types of technical documents and manuals including online configuration manuals, user helps, solution information, installation guides, etc.

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N8238 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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Manage and collaborate with stakeholders for project success

This unit is about managing and communicating effectively with stakeholders to ensure that project requirements are met

Compulsory NOS Code SSC/N9012 NSQF Level 6

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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 8

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Supplementary Topics

Advanced topics that will help you excel in this role

Data privacy and security Decentralized IoT Security DDoS attacks

Popular Tools Used by IoT Security Specialist

Authentication Server Software Diameter IBM Tivoli Identity Management RADIUS

Network Security or VPN Management Software Juniper NetScreen Security Manager ISS RealSecure Qualys Cloud Platform Websense Data Loss Prevention

Transaction Security and Virus Protection Software McAfee VirusScan Symantec Endpoint Protection HP WebInspect Portswigger BurP Suite

IoT Platforms Watson IoT GE Predix PTC Thingworx AWS IoT Azure IoT Eclipse IoT DeviceHub Arduino Raspberry Pi