Engineering & Technology
Cybersecurity Analyst
Monitors systems for threats and responds to security incidents.
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What this career is
Cybersecurity analysis is the defensive side of security: watching systems, investigating anomalies and containing incidents.
- Typical education pathway
- Undergraduate degree in computing, IT or cybersecurity
What professionals typically do
- Monitor security alerts and logs
- Investigate suspicious activity
- Document and escalate incidents
- Recommend preventive controls
Typical education pathways
- B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science or IT
- B.Sc./BCA with a cybersecurity specialisation
- Postgraduate study or recognised security certifications
Important skills
Threat analysis · Networking · Incident response · Log analysis
Suitable student interests
Investigation · Attention to detail · Technology
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