Cyber Security Analyst
How To Become
- Complete a bachelor degree in computer science, cyber security, information technology or a related field.
- Secure an internship while studying to apply your skills in real-world settings, under the guidance of experienced Cyber Security Analysts.
- Consider further education to enhance your skills. This could be a relevant postgraduate degree, such as a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security, MBA or Master of Information Technology. Industry-relevant certifications, such as CompTIA Security+ or Certified Ethical Hacker, or a bootcamp or short course may be equally beneficial.
Overview
Cyber Security Analysts implement security measures to protect organisations and their information systems from breaches. This could include installing software that protects data, testing systems for vulnerabilities and educating staff on the best ways to prevent cyber threats. Cyber Security Analysts commonly work with other information technology professionals to ensure software, networks and information are secure.
Working Arrangements
- Around 89% of people employed work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined.
- Full-time workers work an average of 41 hours per week in their main job. This is similar to the all jobs average (44 hours per week).
- More than a third of workers regularly work overtime or extra hours (either paid or unpaid).
Labour Insight
Cyber Security Analyst Course
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Duration: 3 years
State: Victoria
Edith Cowan University
Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne University of Technology
Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security)
Duration: 3 years
State: Western Australia
Deakin University
Swinburne University of Technology
Deakin University
Bachelor of Cyber Security
Duration: 3 years
State: Victoria, New South Wales