What does a CyberOps analyst do?
Monitor
CyberOps analysts continually monitor hardware, software, and networks to find vulnerabilities and identify potential threats that could breach the network.
Test and troubleshoot
CyberOps analysts test company networks and mitigate vulnerabilities before external threats compromise them. They develop procedures to respond to security incidents and stop cyberattacks.
Report
CyberOps analysts specialize in network and IT infrastructure security. They provide and analyze detailed reports that would signal any unusual activity in the network.
Top CyberOps engineering tasks
Threat analysis
Risk management
Threat response
Threat reporting
Why become a CyberOps analyst?
If you want to be in demand now and in the future, CyberOps analyst might be the role for you. As a key line of defense, CyberOps analysts are essential members of any IT security team.
It might be the role for you if . . .
You enjoy:
- Researching new technologies
- Collaborative problem solving
- Setting and prioritizing goals
You excel at:
- Analytical thinking
- Communication
- Project management
Meet a CyberOps analyst
Popular certifications for CyberOps analysts
Cybersecurity Associate certification
The Cisco Cybersecurity Associate certification validates your skills and knowledge in security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.
Cybersecurity Professional certification
The Cisco Cybersecurity Professional certification builds on the Cisco Cybersecurity Associate certification. The program elevates the skills needed to address nuanced security challenges, and prepares professionals for incident response roles, cloud security, and other active defense security roles.
