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IT Security Analyst

An IT Security Analyst is responsible for safeguarding an organization's computer networks and systems. Their key duties include:

  • Assessing security risks by analyzing IT specifications.

  • Designing and implementing security measures and data recovery plans.

  • Installing, configuring, and upgrading security software like antivirus programs.

  • Securing networks through firewalls, password protection, and other systems.

  • Monitoring network activity to detect potential threats early.

  • Investigating security breaches and assessing the damage they cause.

  • Conducting security audits to ensure compliance with best practices.

  • Training employees on cybersecurity protocols.

  • Staying updated on IT security trends and emerging threats.

​Swindon (/ˈswɪndən/ (listen)) is the largest town in Wiltshire, South West England, lying between Bristol, 35 miles (56 kilometres) to the west, and Reading, the same distance to the east. The town is 71 miles (114 km) west of London. The population of the Swindon built-up area was 185,600 in 2011.[1]

The Town Development Act 1952 led to a major increase in its population.[2]

Swindon railway station is on the line from London Paddington to Bristol. Swindon Borough Council is a unitary authority, independent of Wiltshire Council since 1997. Residents of Swindon are known as Swindonians. The town is home to the offices of English Heritage, the Historic England Archive (formerly the National Monuments Record Centre) and the headquarters of the National Trust (all three are on parts of the site of the former Great Western Railway's Swindon Works), and the head office of the Nationwide Building Society.

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