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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)
Top 6 skills needed for Cybersecurity Professional
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Information Security Analyst
Security Analyst
Cyber Security Analyst
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Google Cybersecurity
Professional Certificate

Google Cybersecurity
Instructor:
837,293
4.8
/5
(38,799 ratings)
Average: 9 months (3 hours/week)
8 courses
Average: 9 months (3 hours/week)
8 courses
Skills you'll gain
Python Programming, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools, SQL, Linux, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Cybersecurity +28 more

Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
Microsoft
Professional Certificate

Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
Instructor:
92,407
4.7
/5
(1,813 ratings)
Average: 11 months (3 hours/week)
9 courses
Average: 11 months (3 hours/week)
9 courses
Skills you'll gain
Cloud Computing Security, Computer Security Incident Management, Network Security, Penetration Test, Threat mitigation, AI in Cybersecurity Analysis +28 more

IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
IBM
Professional Certificate

IBM Cybersecurity Analyst
Instructors:
229,755
4.6
/5
(12,669 ratings)
Average: 3 months (3 hours/week)
8 courses, 1 Capstone project
Average: 3 months (3 hours/week)
8 courses, 1 Capstone project
Skills you'll gain
information security analyst, Junior cybersecurity analyst, IT security analyst, security analyst, Cybersecurity Threats, Cybersecurity Controls +32 more

Google Cloud Cybersecurity
Google Cloud
Professional Certificate

Google Cloud Cybersecurity
Instructor:
16,836
4.6
/5
(230 ratings)
Average: 6 months (3 hours/week)
5 courses
Average: 6 months (3 hours/week)
5 courses
Skills you'll gain
Security Command Center (SCC), Google Compute Engine, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Cloud Shell, Cloud Firewall, cloud logging +28 more

IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist
IBM
Professional Certificate

IBM and ISC2 Cybersecurity Specialist
Instructors:
13,334
4.8
/5
(517 ratings)
Average: 12 months (2 hours/week)
12 courses
Average: 12 months (2 hours/week)
12 courses
Skills you'll gain
Cryptography, Information Technology, Application Security, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Careers, Information Security (INFOSEC) +40 more
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