Information Security Analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems.
Webforms
Print Occupation
- Information Security Analysts
Information Technology
What do they typically do
- Monitor their organization's networks for security breaches and investigate when one occurs
- Use and maintain software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information
- Check for vulnerabilities in computer and network systems
- Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends
- Prepare reports that document general metrics, attempted attacks, and security breaches
- Develop security standards and best practices for their organization
- Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff
- Help computer users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +3.1%
Job Openings 624
Industry/Employer
Accounting and Bookkeeping Services
Colleges and Universities
Commercial Goods Merchant Wholesalers
Computer Systems Design and Rel Services
Data Processing and Related Services
Electronic Instrument Manufacturing
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Insurance Agencies, Brokerages & Support
Junior Colleges
Management & Technical Consulting Svc
Management of Companies and Enterprises
Office Administrative Services
Power Generation and Supply
Scientific Research and Development Svc
Software Publishers
Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
- Cisco Certified Cyber Ops Associate [Cisco Systems, Inc.]
- CompTIA CySA+ [Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)]
- CompTIA Security + [Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA)]
Private Training Programs
5919
8065
Change 2146