Application Security Analyst

Functional Skills

Functional Skills are essential skills that help individuals perform tasks effectively in everyday life, work, and education.

Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT)

Secure Code Review

Threat Modeling

Security Architecture and Design

Web Application Security

Mobile Application Security

Cloud Security

DevSecOps

Incident Response

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Cryptography

Soft Skills

Communication, teamwork, and critical thinking to ensure seamless project execution.

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Teamwork and Collaboration

Time Management

Ethical Hacking

Critical Thinking

Technical Skills

Technical Skills are specialized abilities and knowledge needed to perform specific tasks or functions.

Web Application Security

Network Security

Static and Dynamic Analysis

Cloud Security

Threat Modeling

Security Automation

Incident Response

Vulnerability Management

Cryptography

Secure SDLC

Duties and Responsiblities

Task

95%

Conduct regular security assessments and penetration testing of web applications to identify vulnerabilities.

92%

Develop and maintain security policies, procedures, and standards for application development.

90%

Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices are implemented throughout the SDLC.

88%

Perform code reviews to identify security flaws and provide remediation guidance to developers.

85%

Monitor and analyze security alerts and logs to identify potential security incidents related to applications.

82%

Implement and manage application security tools, such as SAST, DAST, and IAST solutions.

80%

Stay up-to-date with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.

78%

Provide security training and awareness programs for developers and other stakeholders.

75%

Participate in incident response activities related to application security breaches.

72%

Develop and maintain a vulnerability management program for applications.

70%

Ensure compliance with relevant security regulations and standards, such as OWASP and PCI DSS.

68%

Conduct threat modeling exercises to identify potential security risks in application designs.

Work Activities

95%

Conduct thorough vulnerability assessments on applications to identify security weaknesses and potential risks.

92%

Perform penetration testing to simulate real-world attacks and evaluate the effectiveness of security measures.

90%

Review source code for security vulnerabilities, coding errors, and adherence to secure coding practices.

88%

Develop threat models to identify potential attack vectors and prioritize security efforts.

85%

Design and implement secure application architectures, ensuring security is integrated from the outset.

82%

Participate in incident response activities, including investigation, containment, and remediation of security incidents.

80%

Manage and maintain security tools, such as static analysis tools, dynamic analysis tools, and web application firewalls (WAFs).

78%

Provide security training to developers and other stakeholders to promote secure coding practices.

75%

Conduct compliance audits to ensure applications meet regulatory requirements and security standards.

72%

Enforce security policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of security controls.

70%

Work with development teams to remediate identified vulnerabilities and implement security fixes.

68%

Monitor applications for security events and anomalies, using security information and event management (SIEM) systems.

Detailed Work Profile

Interests