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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Build job-ready cybersecurity skills with leading companies and universities

Status: AI skills

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

Skills you'll gain: Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Response, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Computing, Endpoint Security, Malware Protection, Penetration Testing, Linux, Computer Security Incident Management, Database Management, Network Security, Networking Hardware, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Interviewing Skills, Cyber Security Assessment

Status: New AI skills

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Hardening, Stakeholder Communications, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Security Management, Threat Management, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Event Monitoring, Cyber Risk, TCP/IP, Operating Systems, File Systems, Security Controls, Debugging, Python Programming

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.