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Associate Security Analyst

As an Associate Security Analyst, you become the vigilant guardian of our digital front lines.

Here is the whole job, in plain words. What it is, a real day, what you decide, how you're judged, how people get here and where they go next. Then the part no course gives you: twelve AI tutors who learn your work.

  • Experience bandEntry Level (0-2 years)
  • Direct reportsNo direct reports
  • Reports toSecurity Engineer (L2) or Senior Security Architect (L3)
  • UK framework levelUsually someone starting out, or keeping a process running

Also advertised as Junior Security Operations Analyst · Entry-Level Security Engineer · Security Support Specialist

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1What this role really is

This isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about getting your hands dirty and really understanding how our international security systems work. You'll be the eyes and ears for the more senior folks, spotting the little things that could become big problems. Frankly, you're here to learn the ropes, support the team, and help keep our global operations safe from digital nasties. It's a foundational role, meaning you'll touch a bit of everything, from cloud alerts to compliance checks, all under the watchful eye of a mentor.

2A day in the life

Not a job advert. A real day, built from what this role actually holds.

08:45
You start your day by logging into the SIEM system, scanning through alerts and checking for anything unusual that might need immediate attention.
11:00
A new security incident alert pops up. You quickly assess whether it's a false alarm or a genuine threat, using the playbook as your guide.
13:30
After lunch, you assist a colleague who's locked out of their account, resetting MFA settings under the supervision of a senior engineer.
16:00
You wrap up the day by updating the internal security wiki, documenting the steps taken during today's incident investigation.

3What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Palo Alto Prisma Cloud / Wiz / Orca Security (any one)Intermediate

Running pre-configured scans, investigating basic alerts related to cloud misconfigurations, and applying templated remediation steps.

Splunk Enterprise Security / Microsoft Sentinel (any one)Intermediate

Monitoring security dashboards, investigating low-severity alerts, and running pre-built queries to gather information.

ServiceNow GRC / OneTrust (any one)Basic

Responding to evidence requests, updating ticket statuses, and documenting control assessments.

Okta / Azure AD (Entra ID) (any one)Basic

Managing user access requests, troubleshooting basic SSO issues, and understanding identity policies.

Miro (for diagrams)Basic

Viewing and understanding existing security architecture diagrams, and perhaps making minor updates under guidance.

4What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing inWhere you are nowThe step above
Handling a critical security alert (e.g., potential breach)Immediately escalate to your direct manager and the Security Operations Centre (SOC) team. Do not attempt to resolve independently.Initiate initial containment steps based on playbook, then escalate to Lead/Senior Security Architect for strategic guidance.Lead incident response, coordinate with relevant teams, make tactical decisions, and provide regular updates to leadership.
Changing a security configuration on a production systemAbsolutely no changes without explicit, documented approval and direct supervision from a senior engineer/architect.Propose changes, get approval from Senior Architect, execute under peer review, and document thoroughly.Design, propose, and approve changes within your domain, ensuring adherence to change management processes.
Selecting a new security tool or vendorProvide basic research on features if asked, but no decision-making input.Evaluate technical capabilities, participate in PoCs, and provide recommendations based on technical fit.Lead the selection process, conduct full technical and architectural evaluation, and make final recommendation to leadership.
Responding to an external audit request for evidenceGather specific, requested evidence under direct supervision, following clear instructions.Independently collect and organise evidence, ensuring it meets audit requirements, and address minor auditor queries.Represent the team during audits, interpret requests, and provide strategic responses to complex auditor questions.

5How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, honestly: the hard targets, how often each one is actually looked at, and the quiet human signals that never make it onto a dashboard.

Alert Triage Accuracy
Correctly classifying security alerts (e.g., true positive, false positive, informational).
Target · >90% accuracy after 3 months

You correctly identify 9 out of 10 phishing alerts as true positives, passing them to the incident response team.

Vulnerability Remediation Support
Assisting in the remediation of identified low-to-medium severity vulnerabilities.
Target · Complete 80% of assigned low/medium vulnerability tickets within SLA (typically 15-30 days)

You help close 12 out of 15 assigned tickets for patching non-critical systems within the agreed timeframe.

Documentation Contribution
Updating existing security procedures or creating new basic documentation.
Target · Complete 5-7 documentation updates/creations per quarter

You update the runbook for 'Cloud Security Alert Investigation' with new steps for a specific alert type, making it clearer for the next person.

Proactive Learning & Questioning
Asking thoughtful questions, seeking out knowledge, and applying new concepts.
  • You'll be asking 'why' things are done a certain way, suggesting improvements (even small ones), and showing you've done your homework before asking for help. Your manager will see you taking notes, reading up on new tools, and actively participating in team discussions.
Adherence to Security Procedures
Consistently following established security protocols and guidelines.
  • Your work will consistently follow the defined processes for alert handling or system configuration. There won't be any 'shortcuts' taken, and you'll be able to explain how your actions align with our security policies when asked.
Team Collaboration & Support
Effectively working with immediate team members and contributing to a positive team environment.
  • You'll offer to help colleagues when your own tasks are done, respond promptly to requests, and share any useful findings or learnings with the team. You'll be seen as a reliable and helpful pair of hands.

6Would you like it

The honest version. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Mastery of Complex Systems

You'll get a real kick out of understanding how different security tools integrate, how data flows across borders, and how a seemingly small configuration change can have a global impact. It's like solving a giant, ever-evolving puzzle.

Spending an hour tracing a network flow in a diagram to understand why a specific alert fired, and then explaining it clearly to your manager.

Contributing to a Critical Mission

Knowing that your work, even the routine stuff, helps protect our organisation from real-world threats. You'll feel a sense of purpose in contributing to the defence of our data and systems.

Successfully closing a vulnerability ticket and knowing you've just made one part of our infrastructure a bit safer.

Continuous Learning & Growth

You'll thrive in an environment where you're constantly exposed to new technologies, new threats, and new ways of thinking about security. Every day will bring an opportunity to learn something new.

Taking the initiative to complete an online course on cloud security principles in your own time, then bringing new ideas to a team discussion.

What frustrates people
  • Dealing with a lot of 'noise' – sifting through countless alerts to find the one that actually matters.
  • Feeling like you're always asking questions, even after you've been shown something a few times.
  • Working with legacy systems that are a bit clunky and hard to understand.
  • The sheer volume of new information to absorb; it can feel overwhelming at times.
  • Having to follow strict processes, even when you think there might be a quicker way.
What this role does not give you
  • Unsupervised decision-making authority on critical security matters.
  • Immediate leadership of complex projects or initiatives.
  • A 'set it and forget it' routine; security is always evolving.
  • A role where you only deal with cutting-edge, exciting technology (you'll touch legacy stuff too).

7Who you work with

Your work, though supervised, directly contributes to the overall security posture. You'll be helping to catch small issues before they become big ones, ensuring our systems are configured correctly, and supporting the team that keeps our international data safe. Honestly, getting these foundational tasks right is crucial for the whole security programme.

Inside the business
  • Your direct manager (Security Engineer/Senior Security Architect)
  • The wider Security Operations team
  • IT Support and Infrastructure teams (when troubleshooting)
  • Project teams (occasionally, for basic evidence gathering)
Outside the business
  • N/A (you won't be dealing directly with external partners yet)

8What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • A foundational understanding of IT systems and networks, perhaps from a previous role, education, or self-study.
  • Proven ability to learn new technical concepts quickly and apply them in practice.
  • Strong organisational skills; you'll be managing multiple small tasks and information streams.
  • A genuine, demonstrable interest in cybersecurity – maybe you've built a home lab, completed online courses, or participated in CTFs.
  • The ability to work effectively in a team, taking direction and contributing positively.

9What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Deeper Cloud Security Knowledge (AWS/Azure)

Important within 6-12 months. Our infrastructure is increasingly cloud-native. You'll need to understand how security controls are implemented directly within cloud platforms, not just through third-party tools.

IAM in Cloud (Roles, Policies) · Network Security Groups/VPCs · Cloud Logging & Monitoring · Serverless Security

  • This week: Pick one cloud provider (AWS or Azure) and start a free tier account.
  • This month: Complete an AWS Cloud Practitioner or Azure Fundamentals certification.
  • Month 2: Explore the security sections of the chosen cloud provider's documentation.
  • Month 3: Build a simple, secure application in the cloud, focusing on IAM and network controls.

Quick win: Create a simple S3 bucket with strict access policies or a basic Azure storage account and lock it down. You'll immediately see how cloud security works.

10Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Participate in online security communities (e.g., Reddit's r/cybersecurity, local OWASP chapters).
  • Attend webinars and virtual conferences on emerging security threats and technologies.
  • Build a home lab to experiment with security tools and concepts (e.g., setting up a firewall, running a vulnerability scanner).
  • Read industry blogs and news to stay current on the latest breaches and security trends.
  • Shadow senior team members to understand their day-to-day work and decision-making processes.

11How the AI economy is changing work like this

Before we ask anything of you, here's what we can already say about AI and work of this kind:

A broad read on this kind of work, not an analysis of this job on its own. Roles that share a pattern get the same answer here.

Fading: AI does more of this

AI is increasingly handling the summarisation of security articles and drafting basic reports, freeing you from these time-consuming tasks.

→
Rising: worth more because of AI

Your ability to critically evaluate AI-generated insights becomes more valuable, ensuring that decisions are based on accurate and relevant data.

The new skill this role is being asked for: Basic Scripting for Automation (Python/PowerShell)

Critical within 12 months. Manual tasks are being automated everywhere. If you can write a simple script to pull data or automate a repetitive check, you'll be far more efficient and valuable.

We'll only ever tell you what we can actually back up. No hype, no scare tactics.

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Built for Associate Security Analyst

2 units that map to this job, from the qualifications that cover it.

  1. Investigations and Incident ResponsesQualifi Ltd · covers 3 of 17 standardsLevel 2
  2. Performing Computer System Security Assessments for Engineering SoftwareETC Awards Limited · covers 2 of 17 standardsLevel 3
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The rising capability

Zavmo analysis

What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Basic Scripting for Automation (Python/PowerShell)

Critical within 12 months. Manual tasks are being automated everywhere. If you can write a simple script to pull data or automate a repetitive check, you'll be far more efficient and valuable.

  • Variables and Data Types
  • Conditional Logic (if/else)
  • Loops (for/while)
  • API Interaction (basic)

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Fundamental Security Principles
  • Basic Networking Concepts
  • Operating System Fundamentals (Windows/Linux)
  • Cloud Computing Basics

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    IT Support / Helpdesk Specialist

    1-2 years

    Skills to master

    • Troubleshooting, basic network understanding, customer service, incident response (even if just password resets), and an early exposure to security issues.

    You're ready to move on when

    • You're consistently resolving complex technical issues for users.
    • You've shown an interest in the 'why' behind security-related tickets (e.g., locked accounts, suspicious emails).
    • You've taken initiative to learn more about cybersecurity outside your core role.
  2. 2

    University Graduate (Cybersecurity/Computer Science)

    0-1 year (post-graduation)

    Skills to master

    • Theoretical understanding of security principles, programming fundamentals, data structures, and perhaps some project work in security.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Strong academic performance in relevant modules.
    • Completed a dissertation or major project with a cybersecurity focus.
    • Participated in CTF (Capture The Flag) competitions or security clubs.
  3. 3

    Apprenticeship in IT/Cybersecurity

    2-3 years (during/post-apprenticeship)

    Skills to master

    • Practical application of IT skills, exposure to enterprise environments, and specific security training provided by the apprenticeship.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Successful completion of apprenticeship modules and projects.
    • Positive feedback from mentors and supervisors on your technical aptitude and work ethic.
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a professional setting.

12How people get here · where they go next

Came from
IT Helpdesk / Support Specialist
1-2 years
You mastered troubleshooting and understanding user behaviour, which laid the groundwork for spotting security anomalies.
You are here
Associate Security Analyst
Entry Level (0-2 years)
This isn't just about ticking boxes; it's about getting your hands dirty and really understanding how our international security systems work. You'll be the eyes and ears for the more senior folks, spotting the little things that could become big problems. Frankly, you're here to learn the ropes, support the team, and help keep our global operations safe from digital nasties. It's a foundational role, meaning you'll touch a bit of everything, from cloud alerts to compliance checks, all under the watchful eye of a mentor.
Goes to
Security Engineer (Level 2)
2-3 years
This role allows you to independently implement and maintain security controls, moving from task execution to taking ownership of security systems.

The long view:Your journey starts here. We're looking for someone with a hunger to learn, a keen eye for detail, and a genuine passion for keeping things secure. If that sounds like you, we're ready to invest in your growth and help you build a truly impactful career in international security architecture.

Pay & demand

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The ten Future Fluencies

Zavmo analysis

The credential is what you can do today. These are what keep you valuable.

A qualification proves you can do the job as it's defined today. These ten are what decide whether you're still the obvious person for it in five years. They're the capabilities employers are now writing into senior roles faster than people are learning them. Zavmo weaves them through whatever you study, so you come out with both: the credential and the fluency.

The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how Associate Security Analyst is actually changing. In about two minutes, the free confidence check asks where you stand on each of the ten. That's the whole check, and it's what makes the plan yours rather than generic.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

13The team that's yours

No two people are taught the same way. This is one-to-one, not one-to-many.

Zavmo is a hyper-personalised AI learning platform. Twelve virtual tutors, each with a different way of teaching, and one orchestration agent that picks the right one for the moment. So every single lesson is shaped around you, your role, and the way you learn. Not a course everyone sits through. A conversation built for you, and no one else.

The Navigator
The Navigator
Big-picture guide
Your Navigator helps you understand the broader landscape of cyber threats and the strategic importance of each alert you handle.
The Coach
The Coach
Real practice
Your Coach sets up realistic scenarios based on actual security incidents, providing feedback that sharpens your response skills.
The Explorer
The Explorer
Safe to try
Your Explorer encourages you to experiment with new security tools and AI prompts, learning from both successes and mistakes.

…and nine more, matched to you after your first chat. Meet all twelve

Start free and meet yours

14What it feels like

A conversation, not a course

Because your tutor knows your role, your projects and your last session, learning sounds like this. And it's different for every single person:

Investigations and Incident ResponsesLevel 2

Applied to your work in Associate Security Analyst

By completing this unit, learners will demonstrate a basic knowledge of laws and international standards for ethical investigations, and understand how organisations respond to major cyber security incidents.

The CoachLast time, we discussed how you handled that phishing attempt. Let's dive into refining your approach to triage.

YouI felt I could have been quicker in identifying the false alarms.

The CoachLet's focus on speed by practising with real-time alerts. I'll guide you through optimising your initial assessment process.

How the thinking builds
  1. Remember
  2. Understand
  3. Apply
  4. Analyse
  5. Evaluate
  6. Create
An illustration of a Zavmo lesson, built from this role’s own route. The unit, its objective and every criterion above are the awarding body’s own words, not an example.

One to one, not one to many

No two people run this the same way

A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.

  1. Your actual work Every lesson is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
  2. What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
  3. The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
  4. How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
  5. Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.

See how you learn, free. Eight questions, no sign-up. A directional taster; the diagnostic inside Zavmo goes deeper and keeps adapting.

DemonstrateIllustration

Evidenced on your work in Associate Security Analyst

You do not finish by watching something. You finish by showing it on the work you already do, against the measures this job is judged on.

  • Alert Triage AccuracyCorrectly classifying security alerts (e.g., true positive, false positive, informational).You correctly identify 9 out of 10 phishing alerts as true positives, passing them to the incident response team.>90% accuracy after 3 months
  • Vulnerability Remediation SupportAssisting in the remediation of identified low-to-medium severity vulnerabilities.You help close 12 out of 15 assigned tickets for patching non-critical systems within the agreed timeframe.Complete 80% of assigned low/medium vulnerability tickets within SLA (typically 15-30 days)
  • Documentation ContributionUpdating existing security procedures or creating new basic documentation.You update the runbook for 'Cloud Security Alert Investigation' with new steps for a specific alert type, making it clearer for the next person.Complete 5-7 documentation updates/creations per quarter
These are this job's own measures, with its own targets. Nothing is marked evidenced, because nobody has started this yet. Yours would fill in from the work you bring.
The Coach· your tutor
The CoachLast time, we discussed how you handled that phishing attempt. Let's dive into refining your approach to triage.
YouI felt I could have been quicker in identifying the false alarms.
The CoachLet's focus on speed by practising with real-time alerts. I'll guide you through optimising your initial assessment process.

It knows your role, your work, your last session. That's what one-to-one really means. No two people are ever taught the same way.

Your passport

This isn't a certificate you file away. It's a passport to the life you're designing.

Every credit you earn and every fluency you build adds up: evidence where it counts, carried with you. Zavmo keeps the map: where you are, where you're heading, and the next step, at your pace, around your life. From Associate Security Analyst to Security Engineer (Level 2), and whatever you decide comes after.

Level 2 · in progressAI Fluency→ Security Engineer (Level 2)→ your design
A year from now

A year from now, you are the go-to expert in your team for leveraging AI tools, confidently guiding others through complex security challenges.

See Your Progress GrowIllustration
Associate Security Analyst
  • Fundamental Security Principles
  • Basic Networking Concepts
  • Operating System Fundamentals (Windows/Linux)
  • Cloud Computing Basics
This is your Mind Palace on learn.zavmo.ai. Every skill above comes from this role's own record, not an example borrowed from another job. A node lights up when you evidence it, and what you build stays yours between jobs. That is the part a course cannot do.

15The detail, folded away

Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

Associate Security Analyst is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Security Engineer (L2)

    2-3 years in the Associate role

    You'll move from executing tasks to independently implementing security controls and owning specific projects.

    • Advanced Cloud Security Configuration: Independently configuring IAM, network security groups, and security services in cloud platforms.
    • Scripting for Automation: Writing scripts to automate security tasks, data collection, and basic remediation.
    • Threat Modelling Participation: Actively participating in and contributing to threat modelling sessions for new applications.
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Let's be real, security is a massive field, and learning the ropes can feel like drinking from a firehose. But here's the thing: AI isn't just for the senior architects. It's a game-changer for associates too, helping you learn faster, automate the tedious bits, and get to the interesting stuff quicker.

As an Associate Security Analyst, you'll be dealing with a lot of new concepts, alerts, and documentation. AI tools can act like your personal tutor and assistant, helping you understand complex topics, summarise lengthy reports, and even draft initial responses, freeing you up to focus on critical thinking and deeper investigations. We're not just talking about theory; we're talking about practical, daily use.

Learning & Concept Clarification

Use AI to instantly explain complex security concepts (e.g., 'What is Zero Trust?', 'Explain the difference between data residency and sovereignty') in simple terms, summarise lengthy technical papers, or even generate flashcards for certifications. It's like having a security expert on call, 24/7.

Automated Documentation Drafts

After investigating an alert, feed your findings into an AI tool to get a first draft of your incident report or vulnerability description. It'll structure the information, suggest relevant details, and polish the language, saving you a good chunk of writing time. You'll still review and refine, of course.

Log & Alert Summarisation

When faced with a mountain of logs or a complex security alert, use AI to summarise key events, identify patterns, and highlight potential indicators of compromise. This helps you quickly grasp the essence of an issue without manually sifting through every line.

Initial Communication Drafting

Need to draft an email to the IT team about a patch, or a quick update to your manager about an alert? AI can help you craft clear, concise, and professional messages, ensuring you get your point across effectively, even when you're still learning the internal lingo.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become an Associate Security Analyst?

Common routes in include IT Support / Helpdesk Specialist (1-2 years), University Graduate (Cybersecurity/Computer Science) (0-1 year (post-graduation)) and Apprenticeship in IT/Cybersecurity (2-3 years (during/post-apprenticeship)). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can an Associate Security Analyst progress to?

This role can lead on to Security Engineer (L2) (2-3 years in the Associate role), depending on the skills you build.

What level is an Associate Security Analyst in the UK?

This role aligns to RQF Level 2 on the UK framework, a guide to the depth of qualification it maps to, not a hard entry bar.

What new skills matter most for an Associate Security Analyst?

Increasingly, Basic Scripting for Automation (Python/PowerShell). These are the areas where the higher-paid, future-proof work is heading.

The honest bit

You’ve started things before

Most of them were built for a room full of people who aren’t you. A cohort moves on whether or not your week allowed it, and by the third week the thing you’re behind on becomes the reason you stop opening it.

There’s no cohort here, and no timetable to fall behind. Before anything starts, Zavmo asks when you’re sharpest and how long you can realistically sit down for, then builds the sessions around those answers. A bad fortnight changes your pace. It doesn’t put you behind.

And you only pay once you start learning. Searching and planning are free, and you can cancel any time — so the cost of finding out is an afternoon, not a year.

What it costs

Less than one coaching session. Every month.

A single career-coaching hour costs more than a month of this, and it ends when the hour does. Zavmo doesn't. It's £70 a month, about £2.30 a day, for a companion that knows an Associate Security Analyst, works on the job you actually do, and keeps going at your pace rather than a timetable's.

  • Searching and planning stay free. You only pay when you start learning.
  • Your credits are yours. Regulated, and they don't vanish when a subscription ends.
  • Cancel any time and billing stops. No notice period, no minimum term.

Your path, personalised

You have the map. Walking it is the part we do together.

This route runs to 17 national skill standards. That is a real journey.

Zavmo shapes a learning experience as unique as you are. It fits how you learn, your pace and the work you already do. Every step stays benchmarked to recognised national standards. That’s the plan for becoming an Associate Security Analyst: personal to you, and it still counts. The first steps are free.

Independent research finds well-designed intelligent tutoring performs nearly as well as one-to-one human tutoring: VanLehn (2011), Educational Psychologist.

A private tutor in the UK averages £35–40 an hour . Zavmo is £70/month.

A real plan on learn.zavmo.ai: Ofqual-regulated units, credits, and a three-month run at your own pace.
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16Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 2

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

Other roles in Technical roles

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.

If you leave this industry

The skills you'll gain here are highly transferable. You could move into a dedicated Security Operations role, a GRC specialist position, or even into a more general IT infrastructure role with a strong security focus. The demand for security professionals is global, so your career options are wide open.

Not sure this is the right direction?

Work out what you actually want from work first, then come back and see which roles fit it. Takes about ten minutes.

This role profile is © 2026Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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