Cyber Security Analyst
OSCA 271133·ANZSCO 262116
4,900
7.9%
17.4%
38 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Cyber Security Analyst is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.
Courses linked to this job include Certificate IV in Offensive Cyber Security.
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About this career
Analyses and assesses vulnerability in infrastructure (software, hardware and networks), investigates available tools and countermeasures to remedy detected vulnerabilities, and recommends solutions and best practices. Analyses and assesses damage to data/infrastructure as a result of security incidents, examines available recovery tools and processes, and recommends solutions.
What they typically do
- Performs assessments on systems, networks and applications to identify and prioritise potential security risks
- Coordinates, analyses and investigates security risk incidents and breaches to determine the root cause, and develops mitigation controls and strategies
- Conducts research on cyber threats and weaknesses to develop and maintain knowledge of the cyber threat landscape
- Develops and executes threat intelligence strategies for future threats and protects against potential attacks
- Conducts risk assessments to identify security loopholes and weaknesses in IT systems
- Conducts malware analysis to identify and mitigate potential threats to systems and networks
- Analyses alerts and data from security products, web proxies, network security devices, and vulnerable scan and management systems
Where they work
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Cyber Security Analyst.
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Certificate IV in Offensive Cyber Security
11062NAT · AQF 4 · 2 providers