How to become a Security Analyst
Security Analysts monitor, investigate, and respond to cyber threats across enterprise, cloud, endpoint, and network environments. The role commonly includes SIEM and EDR monitoring, incident response, threat hunting, log and packet analysis, vulnerability management, digital forensics, detection engineering, and collaboration with technical and business stakeholders.
Top Skills Required
- Incident detection, triage, containment, eradication, and recovery
- Threat hunting
- Network traffic and packet analysis
Education & Certifications
Typical: Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, network security, or a related field.
Alternative paths:
- High school diploma or GED with substantial cybersecurity or IT experience
- Relevant professional certifications and hands-on SOC experience
- Associate degree combined with security operations experience