What are the skills required to become a Security Administrator

Question

Hello. I'm currently working as Security Analyst and I want to become a Security Administrator. So, I wanted to know what skills should I have to become a Security Administrator. Thanks

Answer 1

• Deep knowledge about protocols such as SSL, HTTP, DNS, SMTP and IPSec
• Excellent knowledge about firewall technologies and how to implement and configure it
• Juniper/Cisco/Checkpoint
• Knowledge about Packet Shaper, Load Balancer and Proxy Server
• Expert IDS/IPS knowledge
• Should know concepts of TCP/IP, computer networking, routing and switching and implementation
• Experience with Network protocols and packet analysis tools
• Operating System such as Windows, UNIX and Linux
• Firewall and intrusion detection/prevention protocols

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Answer 2

You should concentrate on the following skills:

• Network Security
• Penetration Testing
• Risk Management
• Security Architecture and Design

This would help you become Security Administrator.