Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber Security Analysts play a vital role in protecting businesses from ever-evolving threats. Learn more about the role Cyber Security Analysts can play within an organisation, and the skills and training you need to become one.
The role of a Cyber Security Analyst
What is a Cyber Security Analyst?
A Cyber Security Analyst role is often an entry level role, supporting in the active defence of an organisations networks, systems, services and data.
They form an important part of any cyber security operation, forming the defensive backbone of organisation's security infrastructure and resilience.
What does a Cyber Security Analyst do?
A cyber security analyst is responsible for monitoring for potential threats, helping to prevent unauthorised access, analysing logs, reviewing vulnerabilities and responding to incidents as part of a wider team.
Threat research activities, as a cyber security analyst can help to develop deeper skills to progress to more specialist cyber roles, like the Cyber Security Threat Hunter.
Cyber Security Analyst: Roles and Responsibilities
These are the common roles and responsibilities of a cyber security analyst:
- Respond and triage security incidents
- Analyse security logs, alerts and breaches
- Conduct security vulnerability assessments
- Investigate potential threats
- Monitoring network traffic for suspicious activity
- Generate reports on security incidents with recommendations
- Maintain systems with the latest security patches
- Collaborate with colleagues and third parties
- Research threat activities
Cyber Security Analyst: Key Skills
Technical skills: These are the key technical skills that may be required by cyber security analysts:
- Python & PowerShell scripting
- Linux & Windows operating systems
- Networking & cloud platforms
- Vulnerability management
- Cryptography fundamentals
- Threat detection techniques
- Software engineering security
- Incident response processes
- Malware analysis investigation
Soft skills: here are some of the key personal and interpersonal skills that may be required for this role:
- Critical thinking
- Analytical problem solving
- Constant curious mindset
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Creative thinkers
- Report writing
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Insights from the experts
"A cyber security analyst is the defensive backbone of cyber security operations. Skilled individuals are vital for maintaining the security and resilience of an organisation’s digital assets, and supply chain, as they proactively defend against threats and respond swiftly when incidents occur."
"Their expertise helps protect sensitive data, maintain customer trust, and ensure business continuity in an increasingly connected and cyber-threat-prone world."
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