As a network security consultant, your responsibilities focus on protecting sensitive information in an organization’s computer network. Your duties include analyzing an organization’s network security, sharing knowledge with an organization about its potential security threats, suggesting methods for improving security, and preventing online threats, like fraud and cyber attacks, from infiltrating an organization’s computer network. You use specialized software to diagnose and treat security threats, while also configuring firewalls, installing anti-virus and anti-spyware programs, and encrypting data to prevent future security breaches. Network security consultants need excellent communication skills to explain potential security issues to designated persons in their organization.