attack vectors
Paths or methods that threat actors use to exploit vulnerabilities in information networks or systems from a concrete organisation and impact its availability, integrity and confidentiality. Attack vectors may include social engineering tactics such as phishing mails or pretexting, technical exploits as SQL injection as well as buffer overflow attacks.
attack vectors — paths or methods that threat actors use to exploit vulnerabilities in information networks or systems from a concrete organisation and impact its availability, integrity and confidentiality. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 53.73/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 9 occupations in our catalogue, including ICT security technician, ICT technician, chief ICT security officer, and chief information officer.
Occupations that require attack vectors
Showing top 9 of 9 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is attack vectors?
Paths or methods that threat actors use to exploit vulnerabilities in information networks or systems from a concrete organisation and impact its availability, integrity and confidentiality. Attack vectors may include social engineering tactics such as phishing mails or pretexting, technical exploits as SQL injection as well as buffer overflow attacks.
What category of skill is attack vectors?
ESCO classifies attack vectors under the knowledge category, specifically in the computer use subcategory.
Is attack vectors an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 53.73/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require attack vectors?
In our catalogue, 9 occupations list attack vectors as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include ICT security technician, ICT technician, chief ICT security officer, chief information officer, chief technology officer, cyber incident responder.
How transferable is attack vectors between industries?
ESCO tags attack vectors as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is attack vectors the same as information security threats?
Yes — attack vectors is also known as information security threats, cybersecurity threats, or ICT security threats. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn attack vectors?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands attack vectors and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.