Security Analyst

Security Analysts monitor and analyze cybersecurity alerts and attacks on computer networks, systems and data storage systems. They maintain and enhance cybersecurity protection, detection and alerting tools.

Role overview

The Security Analyst is responsible for enhancing their organization's cybersecurity posture by monitoring and responding to threats, implementing or enhancing security solutions such as firewalls, endpoint security, and security event monitoring.

Security Analysts
may also be referred to as:
Cloud Security Analyst
Cyber Defense Analyst
Cyber Defense Analyst Intern
Cyber Fusion Analyst
Cyber Intern
Cyber Network Defense Analyst
Cyber Risk Defense Analyst
Cyber Security Operations Analyst
Cyber Threat Detection Analyst
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Analyst Intern
Endpoint Analyst
Information Assurance Analyst
Information Security Analyst
Intern Cybersecurity Analyst
Intern Information Security Operations
Network Security Analyst
Purple Team Analyst
Security Analyst
Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst
Security Operations Intern
Security Operations Monitoring Analyst
SIEM Analyst
Systems Security Analyst

Career Path

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Average Salary

Based upon experience, salary for this role ranges from:
$111,667
National Average
$128,333
$145,000
* based upon those with two plus years of cybersecurity experience

Responsibilities

Monitoring networks for all incoming code and responding to any negative activity.
Installing, managing, and updating software on the systems and networks they monitor.
Encrypting data transmissions and building firewalls.
Developing plans to protect against malware and procedures for attack response.
Ensuring all software within the network has adequate security measures in place.
Compiling reports on the safety of the organization’s networks documenting security issues and response measures.
Analyzing existing networks to provide suggestions and best practices to maintain data security.
Staying updated on trends and advances in security and information technology.
Training employees and data users on security threats and protection best practices.

Tools & Environment

Security Analysts need expertise in cyber attack methods, cloud or network-based services, operating systems, and vulnerabilities are exploited. They use scripting tools such as Python for automation and a wide range of security information and event monitoring tools as well as initial security event analysis products.

Certifications

Category Organization Certification
Defense (ISC)2 CISSP-ISSEP
Defense (ISC)2 SSCP
Defense (ISC)2 CCSP
Defense (ISC)2 CAP
Defense Alibaba ACA
Defense Alibaba ACP
Defense Alibaba ACE
Defense AWS Certified Security
Defense CertNexus ITS
Defense Check Point CCSA
Defense Check Point CCSE
Defense Cisco CCNA Security
Defense Cisco CCNP Security
Defense Cisco CCIE Security
Defense Cisco CCNA CyberOps
Defense Cloud Credential Council PCSM
Defense CompTIA Security+
Defense CompTIA CySA+
Defense CompTIA CASP
Defense CREST CCWS
Defense CREST CPTIA
Defense CREST CRTIA
Defense CREST CCTIM
Defense CREST CPIA
Defense CREST CRIA
Defense CREST CCNIA
Defense CREST CCHIA
Defense CREST CCMRE
Defense CSA CCSK
Defense EC-Council CND
Defense EC-Council EDRP
Defense EC-Council CTIA
Defense EC-Council CSA
Defense EC-Council ECSS
Defense EITCI EITCA/IS
Defense eLearnSecurity eNDP
Defense eLearnSecurity eCRE
Defense eLearnSecurity eCTHP
Defense EXIN CIT-F
Defense Fortinet NSE 4
Defense Fortinet NSE 5
Defense Fortinet NSE 6
Defense Fortinet NSE 7
Defense Fortinet NSE 8
Defense GAQM CISP
Defense GIAC GSEC
Defense GIAC GCIA
Defense GIAC GISF
Defense GIAC GCED
Defense GIAC GCWN
Defense GIAC GPPA
Defense GIAC GMON
Defense GIAC GCCC
Defense GIAC GCUX
Defense GIAC GDAT
Defense GIAC GMOB
Defense GIAC GAWN
Defense GIAC GREM
Defense GIAC GCTI
Defense GIAC GISP
Defense GIAC GWEB
Defense GIAC GICSP
Defense GIAC GRID
Defense GIAC GCIP
Defense GIAC GEVA
Defense GIAC GOSI
Defense GIAC GCSA
Defense Google PCSE
Defense HISPI HISP
Defense IACRB CDRP
Defense IACRB CEREA
Defense IACRB CREA
Defense IACRB CSSA
Defense IBITGQ C CR P
Defense IBITGQ CITGP
Defense IBITGQ C CS F
Defense ISACA CSX-F
Defense ISACA CSX-T
Defense ISACA CSX-P
Defense ISECOM OPSA
Defense ISECOM OPSE
Defense Juniper JNCIA-SEC
Defense Juniper JNCIS-SEC
Defense Juniper JNCIP-SEC
Defense Juniper JNCIE-SEC
Defense Juniper JNCDS-SEC
Defense Lunarline CECS
Defense Lunarline CESA
Defense McAfee Institute CCII
Defense McAfee Institute CCIP
Defense McAfee Institute CSMIE
Defense McAfee Institute SMIA
Defense McAfee Institute CCTA
Defense McAfee Institute C|OSINT
Defense Microsoft AZ-500
Defense Mile2 C)SA2
Defense Mile2 C)SP
Defense Mile2 IS20
Defense Mile2 C)VA
Defense Mile2 C)DRE
Defense Mile2 C)VCP
Defense Mile2 C)VE
Defense Mile2 C)CSO
Defense Mile2 C)VSE
Defense Mile2 C)ISS
Defense Palo Alto PCCSA
Defense Palo Alto PCNSA
Defense Palo Alto PCNSE
Defense Redhat EX415
Defense Redhat EX425
Defense SECO-Institute S-ISF
Defense SECO-Institute S-ISP
Defense SECO-Institute S-ITSF
Defense SECO-Institute S-ITSP
Defense SECO-Institute S-ITSE
Defense SECO-Institute S-DWF
Defense Symantec 250-215
Defense Symantec 250-420
Defense Symantec 250-426
Defense Symantec 250-428
Defense Symantec 250-430
Defense Symantec 250-433
Defense Symantec 250-438
Defense Symantec 250-440
Defense Symantec 250-441
Defense Symantec 251/250-443
Defense Symantec 250-444
Defense Symantec 250-445
Defense Symantec 251/250-446
Defense Symantec 251/250-447
Defense Symantec 251/250-551
Defense Symantec 250-556
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