Security Administration

Security Administration
What does a security administrator do?

• A security administrator is the point person for a cybersecurity

team. They are typically responsible for installing,
administering and troubleshooting an organization's
security solutions. They also write up security policies and
training documents about security procedures for colleagues
What is the role SA?
• A security systems administrator is someone who gives expert advice to
companies regarding their internal security procedures and can also help
to detect any weaknesses in a company's computer network that may
make them vulnerable to cyber attacks. Security systems administrators
are a company’s first step in monitoring suspicious activity either within
the local network or from outside internet traffic.
• Security systems administrators are in charge of the daily operation of
security systems, and can handle things like systems monitoring and
running regular backups; setting up, deleting and maintaining individual
user accounts; and developing organizational security procedures.
• Many entry-level security administrator jobs require
candidates to hold their bachelor's in an information
technology-related field. Information security professionals
pursuing management positions often need master's degrees,
such as an MBA or a master's degree in information systems
• They are responsible for desktop, mobile, and network security, and are also
responsible for installing, administering and troubleshooting an organization’s security
solutions.
• Security systems administrators train staff on proper protocols, monitor network traffic
for any suspicious activity, perform risk assessment, audit machines and their software,
update software on the latest security patches, and ensure that each network resource
has the proper defenses. They can even defend against zero-day malware and in some
cases, may provide evidence of a cyber attack to prosecute individuals for breaching
security.
• This job is based on a position of trust therefore a high sense of ethics is an important
personal attribute. Detecting and neutralizing incidents is definitely part of the
equation, however, being proactive and trying to implement preventative measures is
most beneficial in averting security incidents.
A security systems administrator's
responsibilities may include the following
•:
• Defending systems against unauthorized access
• Performing vulnerability and penetration tests
• Monitoring traffic for suspicious activity
• Configuring and supporting security tools (firewalls, antivirus, and IDS/IPS software)
• Implementing network security policies
• Analyzing and establishing security requirements
• Identifying threats and working on steps to defend against them
• Training employees in security awareness/procedures
• Developing and updating disaster recovery protocols
• Conducting security audits
• Making policy recommendations
• Providing technical security advice
• Consulting with staff, managers and executives on best security practices
What is the workplace of a Security Systems Administrator like?

• Most security systems administrators work full-time. They are

sometimes asked to work on-call in case of an emergency. Depending
on the size of the network, security systems administrators can expect
to perform their tasks alone or within a team.
Task of SA
• They are typically responsible for installing, administering
and troubleshooting an organization's security solutions.
They also write up security policies and training documents
about security procedures for colleagues.
• What is security Administration?
• Security administration consists of secure management and
management of security including proper activation,
maintenance, and use ofNE security features.
What are the duties roles responsibilities of a system
administrator?

• Responsibilities
• Install and configure software and hardware.
• Manage network servers and technology tools.
• Set up accounts and workstations.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to
requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and outages.
• Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls.
System administrators—
also known as sysadmins
• —are information technology (IT) professionals who make
sure an organization's computer systems are functioning
and meet the needs of the organization. Sysadmins support,
troubleshoot, and maintain computer servers and networks.
 What are the skills required for system
administrator?
• System Administrator - Skills
• Knowledge of different operating systems (Microsoft, Unix,
Linux, etc.)
• Basic programming skills - (PHP, JavaScript, etc.)
• Hardware knowledge.
• Attention to detail.
• Problem solving mindset.
• Critical thinking.
Top 10 System Administrator Skills

• Problem-Solving and Administration. Network admins have two main

jobs: Solving problems, and anticipating problems before they
happen. ...
• Networking. ...
• Cloud. ...
• Automation and Scripting. ...
• Security and Monitoring. ...
• Account Access Management. ...
• IoT/Mobile Device Management. ...
• Scripting Languages.