A security professional who monitors networks and systems for threats and investigates incidents.
What cybersecurity analysts do
Cybersecurity analysts monitor security tooling for suspicious activity, investigate alerts, contain breaches, run vulnerability scans, and coordinate patching. They also write playbooks, tune detections, perform threat hunting, and brief leadership on risk posture.
Training path
Most US cybersecurity analysts hold a bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, or information technology. Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CISSP, GIAC, and cloud security credentials are common. Career often starts on a help desk or network team.
Specializations
Specializations include security operations center analyst, incident responder, penetration tester, threat intelligence analyst, application security engineer, and governance, risk, and compliance specialist.
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