The computer system for a major retail store was hacked. Many addresses, credit card numbers, and other pieces of customers’ personal information were stolen. Which career professional would best assist the retail store from preventing loss of further information?

An information security analyst protects computer systems and sensitive data from unauthorized access. After customer information has been stolen, this professional can investigate security weaknesses and help prevent further data loss. A computer network architect designs networks, while a hardware engineer focuses on computer equipment; neither specializes as directly in information security.

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