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An information security analyst is a professional who protects digital data for businesses of
all sizes. As companies start to depend more on technology and store more of their
information digitally, cyber attacks are increasing in frequency as well. This rise in cyber
crimes has created a demand for experienced IT security professionals who can help
companies and clients keep their information safe.
These skills are what typical information security analysts bring to the job and learn
during their training:
Network security management: Information security analysts maintain the company's
network security via frequent testing and addressing potential risks. In most cases, they
manage a team of IT specialists and report to upper management, acting as a translator for
technical problems.
Security risk management: Analysts assess security risks, potential threats from outside
sources and vulnerabilities in the company's network. They also create strategies to address
threats of all sizes.
Cybersecurity expertise: I nformation security analysts are the company's cybersecurity
experts. The job requires a background in cybersecurity fundamentals, including ethical
hacking, coding and more.
Ethical hacking: To beat hackers, an information security analyst must understand the
hackers' way of thinking. You learn how to ethically hack into systems to locate—and fix—
vulnerabilities.
Problem-solving skills: Information security analysts identify and analyze problems and
create viable and sustainable solutions.
Information security analysts can gain certifications such as: