a. Summary. Information computer security specialists perform technical analysis on computer security procedures including personnel, physical security, communications, emanations, hardware, software, and data. Information computer security specialists enforce security requirements for protecting data against unauthorized, accidental or deliberate, modification, disclosure, denial, and destruction. This MOS is to be assigned as a skill designator MOS only.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Complete formal training related to computer security, including general computer security, Privacy Act of 1974, information security, physical security, communications security, and hardware and software security techniques.

(2) Has knowledge and understanding of directives, instructions, plans, guidance, and operating procedures relating to the Marine Corps computer security program.

(3) Secret security clearance.

c. Duties

(1) Acts as the focal point for information and computer security matters within the functional and end-user organization.

(2) Prepares and analyzes violation reports on security violations reported within the functional and end-user organizations.

(3) Prepares and maintains computer security documentation in support of system accreditations and other regulatory and operational requirements.

(4) Prepares reports upon serious security incidents and refers them to the appropriate authority for action.

(5) Ensures that only those individuals with need-to-know are granted access to information resources.

(6) Missions liaison with supporting ADP facility and users to monitor compliance with applicable security requirements.

(7) Coordinates the maintenance and testing of contingency and backup plans that support the functional and end-user organization.

(8) Promotes security awareness by disseminating organizational security policies, and individual user responsibilities concerning all aspects of the computer security program.

(9) Implements computer security policy as mandated by higher authority.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. No civilian equivalent.

Information Derived From MCO P1200.7V Part 1. Current as of Nov 00