How to Become a Cybersecurity Analyst
Plan and implement security measures to protect computer networks and systems. It typically requires a bachelor's degree, with a median salary of $120,360 per year and much faster than average projected job growth.
Median pay
$120,360/yr
Typical range
$75,250 to $182,050
Job growth
33%
Openings / yr
16,800
Majors that lead here
Key skills
- Network Security
- Incident Response
- Vulnerability Assessment
- Cryptography
- Risk Analysis
Helpful certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CISSP
- CEH
- CompTIA CySA+
Is this career a fit?
Remote-friendly
82/100
Work-life balance
65/100
Stress level
52/100
Satisfaction
75/100
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