embedded systems security engineer
Code 2529.3
Embedded systems security engineers advise and implement solutions to control access to data and programs in embedded and connected systems. They help ensuring the safe operation of products with embedded systems and connected devices by being responsible for the protection and security of the related systems and design, plan and execute security measures accordingly. Embedded systems security engineers help to keep attackers at bay by implementing safeguards that prevent intrusions and breaches.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- Internet of Things
- software anomalies
- information security strategy
- ICT security standards
- computer programming
- ICT network security risks
- embedded systems
Skills and competences
- analyse ICT system
- cyber attack counter-measures
- monitor system performance
- create flowchart diagram
- define security policies
- define technical requirements
- develop ICT device driver
- develop software prototype
- execute software tests
- manage IT security compliances
- identify ICT system weaknesses
- interpret technical texts
- perform ICT security testing
- proporcionar documentación técnica
- perform risk analysis
- use software libraries
- utilise computer-aided software engineering tools
- use software design patterns
Transversal competences
- identify ICT security risks
- report test findings
- keep up with the latest information systems solutions
- provide ICT consulting advice
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