Information security expert
An information security expert specialises in information security issues. Their job is to protect data, information systems, networks and other digital resources from data breaches, malware and other information security breaches. In addition to competence related to information security, the profession requires training and interaction skills.
Companies in various sectors, public administration, research and educational institutions and organisations.
The job descriptions of information security experts vary, and they can specialise in issues such as data protection or technical solutions related to information security. Information security experts are often responsible for instructing and training staff on information security issues, so good interaction and training skills are needed in this profession. Information security experts participate in developing the organisation's information security policies, which requires the expert to have the ability to express themselves clearly in writing and orally. The profession requires knowledge of the legislation in the field.
In addition, the work requires the ability to analyse and solve problems, as information security experts investigate information security breaches, analyse their causes and consequences, and develop measures to avoid similar situations in the future. The profession also requires testing skills, for an information security expert must be able to assess the adequacy and practicality of the organisation's information security measures. In addition, in this profession you must understand an organisation's business operations and risk management from the perspective of information security.
Information security experts work together with several different parties, so co-operation skills are an essential part of the work requirements. The work also often requires English proficiency.
Information security experts have various educational backgrounds. You can also complete a Master's degree in the field at a university of applied sciences. The alternatives include modules on software technology and cyber security. The alternatives include Master's programmes in information systems sciences and cyber security.
Median salary
5050 €/mo
Private sector
5141 €/mo
Public sector
4637 €/mo
The data is based on the median income, meaning the amount of salary which is the middle of the salary amounts arranged in order of magnitude.
Source: Statistics Finland's structural statistics on wages and salaries