Cybersecurity Doubt Session

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Responsibilities: Monitor security alerts using tools like Splunk or IBM QRadar Analyze logs and detect suspicious activity Respond to incidents (malware, phishing, unauthorized access) Escalate critical threats Create incident reports 2. Security Engineer Role: Build and protect infrastructure Responsibilities: Implement firewalls, IDS/IPS systems Work with tools like Palo Alto Networks Firewall Secure servers, networks, endpoints Perform vulnerability assessments Patch management and hardening systems 3. Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) Role: Attack systems legally to find weaknesses Responsibilities: Perform penetration testing using tools like Metasploit Identify vulnerabilities in applications & networks Prepare reports with risk levels and fixes Simulate real-world cyberattacks 4. Security Administrator Role: Day-to-day security operations Responsibilities: Manage user access and permissions Implement security policies (password, MFA, USB block) Monitor antivirus and endpoint protection tools Work with platforms like Microsoft Defender 5. Incident Responder Role: Handle cyberattacks in real time Responsibilities: Investigate security incidents Contain and eliminate threats Perform root cause analysis Work with forensic tools to collect evidence 6. Cybersecurity Consultant Role: Advise companies on security Responsibilities: Assess security risks Recommend security solutions Ensure compliance with standards (ISO, GDPR) Conduct audits and risk analysis 7. Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Role: Top-level security leader Responsibilities: Define cybersecurity strategy Manage security budget and teams Ensure compliance and governance Report risks to management