How to become a Cybersecurity Analyst
Protects organizational systems, networks, applications, cloud environments, data, and AI technologies by monitoring threats, investigating incidents, managing vulnerabilities, assessing risk, supporting compliance, and improving security controls.
Top Skills Required
- Security monitoring
- Incident response
- Threat detection and analysis
Education & Certifications
Typical: Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, information technology, computer engineering, or a related field.
Alternative paths:
- Equivalent professional experience
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent foundational certification
- CISSP, CISM, CEH, GIAC, CASP/SecurityX, or cloud security certifications