Information Security Officer
Information Security Officer
Also called Information Security Manager
in french or Data Protection Officer
in English, the Information Security Officer acts as a business expert on company processes on questions of security. He helps and advises companies to ensure the security of their data
and their systems. It ensures the permanent control
of the activity and defines the associated safety requirements. It defines the risk management policy
information in the company, deployment
and the animation of the risk management system.
MAIN ACTIVITIES:
The main activities of the information system architect consist of:
- Analyze the existing system (operating systems, hardware, software, networks);
- Build the IS cartography;
- Choose new technologies while respecting different constraints (cost, time and safety);
- Develop and manage a development or integration plan;
- Inform and advise management on the technological and organizational consequences of the new IS;
- Design and implement the application architecture of the information system;
- Carry out the application mapping of the information system;
- Study the solutions to be implemented;
- Intervene on consulting missions;
- Participate in the governance rules of the information system in relation to the methodologies that support them.
SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
The Information System Architect must be able to understand the environment and the activities of the company where he works. He must also:
- Have a global vision of a system, a spirit of synthesis, and be able to react quickly to a security problem;
- Be an educator and will prove to be an excellent communicator to maintain good working relations with collaborators;
- Possess good anticipation skills, composure and thoroughness.
EDUCATION:
To become an Information Security Officer, it is necessary to obtain a
minimum bac +5 diploma
general practitioner or with a
specialization
IT and / or telecom security
,
computer systems and network security
,
security
,
cryptology and coding of information
such as :
- Engineering schools
- University Master 2
Certain certifications such as Auditor / Lead Auditor ISO 27001 Implementer / Lead Implementer ISO 27001 may be requested depending on the hiring companies.