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Cybersecurity Professional
$119,700 median salary*
147,973 jobs available*
If you like problem solving, technical challenges and attention to detail this role is for you.
As a Cybersecurity Professional, you’ll protect your company’s hardware, software, and networks from theft, loss, or unauthorized access. You’ll help defend against cyber threats, and respond to security breaches when they do happen. At a small company, you might perform many tasks. At larger ones, you might specialize as part of a security team. You’ll need familiarity with operating systems like Windows, Mac, and LinUX and experience with firewalls, VPNs, proxies, and security and information event management systems.
** Median salary and job opening data are sourced from United States Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023)
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Information Security Analyst
Security Analyst
Cyber Security Analyst
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Google Cybersecurity
Professional Certificate

Google Cybersecurity
Instructor:
4.8
/5
(69,318 ratings)
Average: 9 months (2 hours/week)
8 courses
Average: 9 months (2 hours/week)
8 courses
Skills you'll gain
Network Protocols, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Python Programming, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response +81 more

Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
Microsoft
Professional Certificate

Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
Instructor:
4.7
/5
(3,067 ratings)
Average: 10 months (2 hours/week)
9 courses
Average: 10 months (2 hours/week)
9 courses
Skills you'll gain
Compliance Management, Cloud Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Azure Active Directory, Encryption, MITRE ATT&CK Framework +101 more

IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
IBM
Professional Certificate

IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
Instructor:
4.6
/5
(28,386 ratings)
Average: 9 months (1 hour/week)
8 courses, 1 Capstone project
Average: 9 months (1 hour/week)
8 courses, 1 Capstone project
Skills you'll gain
IT Service Management, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Incident Response, Malware Protection, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Cybersecurity +92 more

Google Cloud Cybersecurity
Google Cloud
Professional Certificate

Google Cloud Cybersecurity
Instructor:
4.5
/5
(443 ratings)
Average: 5 months (2 hours/week)
5 courses
Average: 5 months (2 hours/week)
5 courses
Skills you'll gain
Computer Security Incident Management, DevSecOps, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Security, Security Management, Cloud Standards +52 more

Information Security Analyst
EC-Council
Professional Certificate

Information Security Analyst
Instructor:
4.9
/5
(50 ratings)
Average: 14 months (1 hour/week)
5 courses
Average: 14 months (1 hour/week)
5 courses
Skills you'll gain
Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Policies, Threat Detection, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Application Security, Network Security +54 more

IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist
IBM
Professional Certificate

IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist
Instructors:
4.7
/5
(15,702 ratings)
Average: 17 months (1 hour/week)
12 courses
Average: 17 months (1 hour/week)
12 courses
Skills you'll gain
Computer Security Incident Management, Business Continuity Planning, Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Penetration Testing, System Configuration +127 more
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