Information Security Analyst
Measure, analyse, investigate and report security incidents and risks while carrying out security assessments to protect an organisation’s computer networks and systems.
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- What's it like to be an Information Security Analyst?
- How to become an Information Security Analyst
- Latest Information Security Analyst jobs
- Top skills and experience for Information Security Analysts
- Information Security Analyst role reviews
What's it like to be an Information Security Analyst?
As an Information Security Analyst you will analyse, assess and investigate vulnerabilities in an organisation’s IT infrastructure (software, hardware, networks, and systems) and help protect information and systems against any cyber-related threats in order to develop a stronger, secure and resilient IT infrastructure.
Tasks and duties
- Researching new security technology to decide what will most effectively protect your organisation.
- Attending cybersecurity conferences to hear firsthand accounts of other professionals who have experienced new types of cyberattacks.
- Reporting directly to upper management and working with the organisation’s computer and information systems manager or Chief Information Technology Officer (CIO) to design security or disaster recovery systems.
- Monitoring an organisation’s networks for security breaches and investigating violations.
- Installing software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information.
- Researching the latest information technology (IT) security trends.
- Recommending security enhancements to management or senior IT staff.
- Helping computer users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures.
How to become an Information Security Analyst
To become an Information Security Analyst you normally require a combination of education and experience.
- Complete a bachelor degree in computer science, programming, or a related field.
- Consider completing a relevant industry certification, such as CompTIA Security+, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). A bootcamp or short course may also help you develop and refine relevant skills.
- Gain a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) in information systems. Employers of information Security Analysts sometimes prefer applicants who have an MBA in information systems. Programs offering the MBA in information systems generally require 2 years of study beyond the undergraduate level and include both business and computer-related courses.
- Gain work experience in a related field. Information Security Analysts generally need to have experience working in an information technology department, often working as a network, systems or database administrator. Alternatively, you may initially work as a Computer Systems Analyst.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Information Security Analyst employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Information Security
Cybersecurity
Security Information & Event Management
ISO 27001
Cissp Certificate
Security Awareness
CISM Certification
Penetration Testing
Encryption
Incident Response
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Latest Information Security Analyst reviews
Nov 2024
Interesting
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationInformation & Communication Technology
The good thingsInformation Security is an interesting field and you can enjoy the job if you like hacking or catching the hackers.
The challengesI like the role and all mu work so much.
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Aug 2019
Good compensation, medium pressure
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
The good thingsSome opportunity to make a difference; high-paying industry; flexibility to apply broad range of knowledge in creative ways
The challengesCan be repetitive; “hacker punk” culture celebrated but seems irrelevant to daily life; mistakes can have major consequences
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