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ICT Blogs by Abhilash Aekar
Key Responsibilities of an ICT Engineer
System Design and Development
Designing networks, communication systems, and IT infrastructure that meet organizational needs.
Network Management:
Managing and maintaining local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and cloud-based networks.
Security Management
Implementing cybersecurity measures to protect networks and data from unauthorized access or breaches.
Tools and Technologies Used by ICT Engineers:
Networking Tools:
Cisco Packet Tracer, Wireshark, SolarWinds, GNS3.
Network Monitoring: Nagios, PRTG Network Monitor, Zabbix.
Cloud Tools:
AWS Management Console, Azure Portal, Google Cloud Console.
Terraform for infrastructure as code.
Security Tools:
Kali Linux, Metasploit, Wireshark, Nessus (for vulnerability scanning).
Challenges in ICT Engineering:
Rapid Technological Changes:
ICT engineers must keep pace with the fast evolution of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and the internet of things (IoT). This requires continuous learning and adaptability.
Security Threats:
Cybersecurity threats are increasingly sophisticated, meaning engineers must stay updated on the latest security protocols and best practices to prevent data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other security incidents.
System Integration:
Ensuring that new technologies or systems integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure can be challenging, especially in organizations with outdated systems.