Hard Skills
AdvancedFirewall ManagementThe practice of designing, implementing, and maintaining rulesets for hardware and software firewalls to monitor and control network traffic.
IntermediateVulnerability AssessmentThe systematic process of identifying, quantifying, and prioritizing security weaknesses in network systems and infrastructure.
AdvancedIntrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)Configuring and monitoring systems that detect and block malicious activity or policy violations within a network.
IntermediateNetwork Protocol AnalysisUsing tools to capture and decode network traffic to troubleshoot connectivity issues and identify suspicious patterns.
IntermediateIdentity and Access Management (IAM)Managing user identities and controlling access permissions to network resources through protocols like LDAP, RADIUS, or TACACS+.
AdvancedSecurity Incident ResponseFollowing established procedures to contain, investigate, and remediate security breaches or unauthorized network access.
IntermediateRegulatory Compliance KnowledgeUnderstanding and applying industry-specific data protection standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, or PCI-DSS to network architecture.