Start Your Cybersecurity Analyst Career

Jobs in computer and information security are in high demand, projected to grow by 32 percent in the next decade*. You’ll find the resources you need to jumpstart your cybersecurity career here.

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Skills you'll gain: Incident Response, Cyber Threat Hunting, IT Service Management, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Governance Risk Management and Compliance, Information Technology Infrastructure Library, Computer Security Incident Management, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Linux, Database Management, Network Security, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

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Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Azure Active Directory, Network Security, Computer Systems, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Security Testing, Encryption, Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Strategy, System Testing, Cloud Security, Threat Management, Cloud Computing, Business Software, Cyber Attacks, Authentications, Active Directory, Data Management

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Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Controls, Vulnerability Management, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Vulnerability Assessments, Event Monitoring, Network Security, Security Awareness, Threat Detection, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Ethics, Linux Commands, Debugging

Cybersecurity analysts protect computer networks and systems from cyber threats. They identify vulnerabilities in organizations, implement defensive measures, investigate incidents, and coordinate responses to cyberattacks. Becoming a junior cybersecurity analyst is an excellent first step in your cybersecurity career. You’ll build the foundational skills you need to transition into a more advanced or specialized role, such as security engineering or architecture. Learn more about how to prepare for an entry-level cybersecurity analyst role and how Coursera can help:

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*US Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Occupational Outlook Handbook, Computer and Information Technology Occupations: Information Security Analysts, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/information-security-analysts.htm.” Accessed February 6, 2024.