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IT Security Specialist is ever the same, and that’s why I love my job so much. Most
days, I spend time giving advice on various Information
Security issues to those in my team, as well as talking through
current initiatives and plans for the future. I do much work
You may with Governance Committees and Forums; brainstorming on
henry
assume that
best ways to improve the security posture of the bank. I also
as an IT
work closely with auditors, giving them evidence of controls
Security
that are in place and working, such as the approval of access
Specialist for
requests. I also spend much time investigating breaches and
a big bank, I
potential misconduct and then reporting on those incidents.
would have a
variety of
In terms of keeping up to date with developments and trends
university qualifications under my in the industry, I belong to several industry forums and spend
belt. The reality is that I did not
focused time on my continued learning; it is a requirement
attend university! I do, however, with many of my qualifications that I undertake at least 20
hold several qualifications in the IT
hours of further learning each year for my accreditation to
and Security field, and I have always remain active. I also enjoy engaging with experts in my field,
been passionate about continuing
both internally and externally, and that helps to keep my
Angela
my learning journey in this space. knowledge current.
While I believe that I chose a career
The thing I enjoy most about my job is that every day is
in Information Technology, I think
different and challenging in its own way - and that I can add
my progression into Information
real value to my organisation. On the flip side, my biggest
Security chose me. I have always challenge is the reality that this is a male-dominated industry
had an excellent moral compass,
and as a woman I have to prove my expertise and knowledge
and believe strongly in doing the continually.
right thing, for the right reasons, for
the good of the organisation and
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and
those within it - and that’s why I am
friends. I read a lot, and have a passion for cooking. When I
passionate about this career.
can, I love spending time in the bush, visiting game reserves
as often as I can.
The truth about a role in
Information Security is that no day

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