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Cyber Security professionals should be able to proactively implement security
measures and controls within organizations, weighing the consequences of any action.
Advanced security protocols require tactical and strategic evaluations of
workflows, dependencies, budgets, and resources. Because new methods to hack
information are continually developing, professionals must be a step ahead,
studying how hackers enter networks and procedures for thwarting them.<br>
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Management and communication skills ensure effective coordination with teams
and clients. Technology and security touch every professional in an
organization. Security professionals must interact in meaningful ways by
training and empowering employees to help protect systems.<br>
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Learners&nbsp;- Another must-have skill is technical competence. With the pace
of development in IT security, this means ongoing research, training, and
earning standard certifications. These professionals should constantly be
learning new advanced technology skills to be able to resolve complex security
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