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: Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Auditing, Scripting, Risk Analysis

$116,096 median salary28,702 jobs available¹

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: Governance, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Vulnerability Management, Penetration Testing, Auditing, Scripting, Risk Analysis

$116,096 median salary28,702 jobs available¹

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