What does an IT Security Manager do?

An IT security manager monitors computer systems to protect them from security breaches. As an IT security manager, you work to minimize viruses and cyber attacks, collect information to determine the proper firewalls to install, conduct audits, and recommend improvements to management. You also enforce security guidelines for computer systems. In this career, you must be analytical, detail-oriented, and keep up with the latest information technology security trends. You need strong problem-solving skills to assess and resolve issues or violations as they occur. Companies rely on you to keep their computer networks secure, so you must be accountable and ethical when establishing security standards and a cybersecurity plan.