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CybersOps analysts help protect a company’s systems and data from cybercriminals. They continuously assess network security and look for ways to ensure security measures are well-planned and in place.

Become a CyberOps Analyst

CybersOps analysts help protect a company’s systems and data from cybercriminals. They continuously assess network security and look for ways to ensure security measures are well-planned and in place.

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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 CloudOps 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

How much does a CyberOps analyst make?

Entry level

$ 56,000

Average salary

$ 80,400

Expert level

$ 120,000

Popular certifications for CyberOps analysts

CyberOps Associate certification

The Cisco CyberOps Associate certification validates your skills and knowledge in security concepts, security monitoring, host-based analysis, network intrusion analysis, and security policies and procedures.

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CyberOps Professional certification

The Cisco CyberOps Professional certification builds on the Cisco CyberOps 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.

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Not sure where to begin? The CyberOps certifications community is where you can ask questions, share ideas, and connect with other members as you prepare for your certification exams.

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The Security certifications community is buzzing with learning tools, training resources, preparation material, and industry guidance to help you build an IT career through Cisco certifications.

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