Cyber Security Analyst

A Cyber Security Analyst is responsible for planning, implementing, upgrading, and monitoring security measures to protect computer systems, networks, and sensitive information.

They identify and assess vulnerabilities, evaluate potential cyber threats, and apply effective risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safety of digital data, files, and critical IT infrastructure.

Cyber Security Analysts play a key role in preventing cyber attacks and maintaining robust information security across organisations.

What is a Cyber Security Specialist?

What Soft Skills Do You Need to work in Cyber Security?

Understanding the transferrable soft skills that you already possess which will help transition you into a career in cyber security

Teamwork
Communication

What Technical Skills are needed to work in Cyber Security?

Learn more about the technical skills you will acquire to work in cyber security

Threat Management
Analysis
System Security

Cyber Security Specialist in Action

In this video, you will learn how a cyber security professional would react to a cyber threat. Explore the techniques and tools they will use to resolve and protect their organisation as well as how they work across multiple departments.

Watch a cybersecurity specialist react to an attack

Career Paths & Salary Projections

01

Junior Cyber Security Engineer

£26,000

02

Cyber Security Analyst

£40,000

03

Senior Cyber Security Analyst

£50,000

04

Cyber Security Consultant

£60,000

05

Cyber Security Director

£90,000

With average salaries of £62,500, cyber security is one of the most rewarding tech careers in the UK. Explore live salary data, role-specific pay bands and current hiring trends.

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Cyber Security Certifications

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Cyber Security Resources
CompTIA-A+

CompTIA A+

There are 9 key skills that you will learn during your CompTIA A+ studies:

  • Hardware
  • Operating Systems
  • Software Troubleshooting
  • Networking
  • Hardware & Networking Troubleshooting
  • Security
  • Mobile Services
  • Virtualisation & Cloud Computing
  • Operational Procedures

CompTIA-Network+

CompTIA Network+

There are 5 key skills that you will learn during your CompTIA Network+ studies:

  • Networking Concepts
  • Infrastructure
  • Network Operations
  • Network Security
  • Network Troubleshooting & Tools

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

There are key skills that you will learn during your Microsoft Azure Foundations studies:

  • Cloud Concepts
  • Core Azure Services
  • Core Solutions & Management Tools on Azure
  • General Security and Network Security Features
  • Describe Identity, Governance, Privacy & Compliance Features
  • Azure Cost Management & Service Level Agreements

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA Security+

There are 5 key skills that you will learn during your CompTIA Security+ studies:

  • General Security Concepts
  • Threats, Vulnerabilities & Mitigations
  • Security Architecture
  • Security Operations
  • Security Program Management & Oversight

CompTIA-CySA+

CompTIA CySA+

There are 5 key skills that you will learn during your CompTIA CySA+ studies:

  • Threat & Vulnerability Management
  • Software & Systems Security
  • Compliance & Assessment
  • Security Operations & Monitoring
  • Incident Response

Forescout FSCA

Forescout FSCA

The Forescout Certified Associate (FSCA) training is a comprehensive, instructor-led programme.

It is designed to equip IT professionals with the skills necessary to effectively deploy, configure, and manage the Forescout platform within enterprise environments.

This four-day course combines theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on labs in a simulated IT setting, ensuring participants gain both knowledge and experience.