Cyber Security Analyst
Implement cyber security measures and monitor network and information systems for cyber threats.
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- What's it like to be a Cyber Security Analyst?
- How to become a Cyber Security Analyst
- Latest Cyber Security Analyst jobs
- Top skills and experience for Cyber Security Analysts
What's it like to be a Cyber Security Analyst?
A Cyber Security Analyst is in charge of protecting a company’s networks, hardware and software from cyber threats, including malware attacks, data breaches and network hacks. They perform risk assessments on a company’s digital infrastructure to determine its vulnerabilities, predict any future attacks that may happen and create cyber security systems to prevent them. They also conduct audits and training as needed to test how well-prepared systems are in the event of an attack, and make recommendations to upgrade systems if they are vulnerable.
Tasks and duties
- Identifying potential causes of data and security breaches to prepare security plans.
- Working with vendors or suppliers to ensure that products meet privacy standards.
- Installing and configuring tools that help protect network computers, including anti-virus software and password protectors.
- Assessing and making recommendations to upgrade security systems as needed.
- Identifying best practices and staying up to date with emerging cyber threats.
How to become a Cyber Security Analyst
To become a Cyber Security Analyst, experience working with information systems is essential. A bachelor degree related to computer science, information systems or a related field is usually preferred by employers.
- Complete a four or five-year bachelor degree in management information systems, computer science, information technology or a similar field.
- Undertake an internship program in cyber security or technical support to build experience.
- Consider enhancing your skills through specialized certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM). You could also progress your career by completing a masters degree in information technology or cyber security.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Cyber Security Analyst employers on Jobstreet are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Cybersecurity
Incident Response
Vulnerability Assessment
Penetration Testing
Security Information & Event Management
Firewalls
Remediation
Network Security
Security Operations Centres
Cissp Certificate
CompTIA Security+ Certificate
Information Security
Malware
Vulnerability Management
Threat Analysis
Security Technology
Security Systems
Digital Forensics
CISM Certification
Linux Operating System
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