Cybersecurity

You’ll learn how government keeps its systems secure and manages risk. To do this, you will assess risks and remain solution focused. 

In a cybersecurity role, you’ll evaluate risks so that the agency can make informed decisions. Cybersecurity is about protecting data and information between government, businesses and the public. Done securely, you will help build trust and confidence in government services in a digital world. 

Your responsibilities may include: 

• Advising on the management and protection of personal information. Researching and communicating the best ways of protecting personal information. 

• Advising on cybersecurity policies and measures. In doing this, your expertise will help strengthen and protect Aotearoa’s networks, computers, programmes and data. 

• Documenting cybersecurity procedures. Assess the current state of cybersecurity and work with relevant people to map out security procedures. 

• Ensuring activities are aligned with operational cybersecurity policies and standards. 

• Testing the cybersecurity environment within an agency. You will test your agency’s susceptibility to threats. 

Future career opportunities: 

• Network Security Administrator 

• Information and Systems Security Consultant 

• Cybersecurity Analyst 

• Accreditor 

• Technical Security Engineer