CYBERSECURITY ANALYST 1

Abstract

Cybersecurity analysts protect company hardware, software, and networks against threat actors,

unauthorized access, or loss of information. To be a cybersecurity analyst, one must understand

the IT/network infrastructure of the company they work for and the current technology in the

world. Linux operating systems, the SQL (Structured Query Language) language, and SIEM

(Security and Information Event Management) tools are necessities in cybersecurity. The most

important skill for people entering the cybersecurity field is communication. Working with a

team and sharing findings with stakeholders will allow for endless growth. Careers in technology

are becoming essential; there are around 170 cybersecurity analyst job openings and 88,800

people employed in security-related jobs in Minnesota. The median wage for a cybersecurity

analyst is $95,000 annually, and the space is projected to grow 32% by 2032. These statistics

show that as technology becomes a significant part of our lives, so does security.

Keywords: cybersecurity, security, analyst