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.
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
Learn how a real-life CyberOps analyst met their career goals and how getting certified helped them on their path to success.
"People always want to know who they're talking to. They want to know if you’re qualified. Certifications give you instant credibility."
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.
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.
Now you can stay one step ahead of cybercriminals by acting and thinking like a hacker. Learn through hands-on, real-world challenges in ethical hacking and red-teaming security exercises.
Not sure where to begin? The Cybersecurity 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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