Cybersecurity Analysis

About the Role

Cybersecurity Analysis refers to the functions associated with analyzing events involving the unauthorized use, loss, or theft of enterprise data and digital assets.

Directly Related Roles

• Information Security Analyst
• Incident Response Analyst
• SOC Analyst

Common Feeder Functional Areas

• Privacy Analysis
• IT Auditing
• IT Compliance

Common Next Functional Areas

• Cybersecurity Consulting
• Information Security Management
• Vulnerability Discovery and Assessment
• Privacy Engineering
• Cyber Crime

Compensation

Average annual salary: US$115k (Entry–Mid-Level)

Employer Requirements

According to market employment data, these are the most prominent business skills required to excel in the Cybersecurity Analysis area and requested by employers:

• Cybersecurity
• Management
• Communication
• Vulnerability Management
• Auditing
• Computer Science
• Incident Response
• Operations
• Information Systems

Cybersecurity Analysis roles generally require an undergraduate degree.

Professional Development Resources

ISACA resources are designed to help you expand your knowledge, develop relevant skills, and stay current in this functional area.

Certification

CCOA—Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst empowers IS/IT professionals to prove their hands-on cybersecurity abilities and on-the-job skills to employers. Get started with the CCOA Review Course.

Online Course

AI Threat Landscape: Attacks, Risk, and Security Measures — AI in general may not be new, but the explosion of generative AI has thrust the topic into headlines with regards to bias, ethical usage, intellectual property rights, privacy and use of technology just to name a few.

Resource

Cybersecurity Awareness Resources — ISACA offers Information Cybersecurity resources across audit & assurance, governance, enterprise, information security, and risk topics.

Membership

ISACA Local Chapters — ISACA has over 200 chapters worldwide, offering a variety of benefits to members, including networking, education, and career development opportunities.

Leadership Series

Grow your leadership skills with access to expert-led events with an ISACA membership. Earn free CPE while learning to lead yourself, others, and your organization with confidence.

Training

ISACA Conferences — From in-person, virtual to hybrid, ISACA's conferences help you connect with professionals worldwide and expand your knowledge wherever you are.

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