Cyber Security Analyst
If you like protecting networks and data from cyber threats, analyzing security vulnerabilities, and developing security protocols this role is for you.
A Cyber Security Analyst monitors and secures an organization’s IT infrastructure. They analyze threats, identify vulnerabilities, and implement security measures to protect sensitive data from cyber attacks.
Skills you’ll need: Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Network Security, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Incident Management, Penetration Testing
Recommended credentials
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Course 1 of 9
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
Course 2 of 9
Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
Course 3 of 9
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
Course 4 of 9
Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Course 5 of 9
Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
Course 6 of 9
Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
Course 7 of 9
Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs
Course 8 of 9
Accelerate Your Job Search with AI
Course 9 of 9
Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers
Course 1 of 14
Introduction to Cybersecurity Essentials
Course 2 of 14
Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks
Course 3 of 14
Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security
Course 4 of 14
Computer Networks and Network Security
Course 5 of 14
Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities
Course 6 of 14
Cybersecurity Architecture
Course 7 of 14
Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations
Course 8 of 14
Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
Course 9 of 14
Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Course 10 of 14
Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project
Course 11 of 14
Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+
Course 12 of 14
Generative AI: Boost Your Cybersecurity Career
Course 13 of 14
Cybersecurity Job Search, Resume, and Interview Prep
Course 14 of 14
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Cybersecurity is the branch of technology that aims to protect computers, mobile devices, and information from malicious actors who want to gain unauthorized access to them or cause harm.
Cybersecurity analysts protect computer networks from cyberattacks and unauthorized access. They do this by trying to anticipate and defend against cyber threats, and responding to security breaches when they do happen.
Penetration testers, or pen testers for short, perform simulated cyberattacks on a company’s computer systems and networks.
Cybersecurity professionals have become critical to modern business operations as organizations and companies around the world work to protect themselves from cyberattacks.
A Cyber Security Specialist monitors systems, responds to incidents, enforces policies, and protects data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
description:A Cyber Security Specialist monitors systems, responds to incidents, enforces policies, and protects data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
If you like: monitoring computer systems for security issues, responding to cyber incidents, protecting sensitive data.
This role has a $117,504 median salary ¹.
This role has approximately 5,410 jobs available ¹.
Credentials
A Cloud Architect designs and manages cloud solutions for security, scalability, and efficiency, using AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
description:A Cloud Architect designs and manages cloud solutions for security, scalability, and efficiency, using AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
If you like: designing scalable cloud solutions, working with aws/azure/google cloud, ensuring data security.
This role has a $155,392 median salary ¹.
This role has approximately 43,780 jobs available ¹.
An Application Developer designs, develops, and maintains software, ensuring functionality and user satisfaction using Java, Python, and C#.
description:An Application Developer designs, develops, and maintains software, ensuring functionality and user satisfaction using Java, Python, and C#.
If you like: designing and developing software, writing code, solving complex problems.
This role has a $123,648 median salary ¹.
This role has approximately 43,889 jobs available ¹.
¹ Median salary, job opening, and degree data are sourced from Lightcast™ Job Postings Report. Content Creator, Machine Learning Engineer and Salesforce Development Representative (1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024) All other job roles (8/1/2025 - 8/1/2026)