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Security Analysts

Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats in real-time
Overview

What is a Security Analyst?

Role overview, compensation, and market demand

Security Analysts are the frontline defenders who monitor networks, investigate incidents, and respond to security breaches. They analyze logs, detect anomalies, and coordinate incident response across the organization.

Average Salary
$65,000 - $130,000+
Job Outlook
Consistent demand across all industries
Skills

Essential Skills

Master these critical skills with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios

SIEM Management (Splunk, ELK)
Log Analysis & Correlation
Threat Intelligence
Incident Detection & Response
Malware Analysis Basics
Security Monitoring
Training

Recommended Labs

Curated labs to build job-ready skills for security analyst positions

SIEMs and Log Analysis

Master Splunk, ELK, and other SIEM platforms for threat detection

Phishing Analysis

Analyze phishing emails, payloads, and social engineering campaigns

Malware Analysis

Reverse engineer malware samples and understand evasion techniques

Network Penetration Testing

Understand attacker methodologies to improve defensive monitoring

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Certifications

Industry Certifications

Our training prepares you for these industry-recognized certifications

Security+
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
CySA+
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst
CompTIA
GCIH
GIAC Certified Incident Handler
SANS
Progression

Career Roadmap

Your path forward in cybersecurity

1

Entry

SOC Analyst (Tier 1)
0-2 years
2

Mid-Level

SOC Analyst (Tier 2/3)
2-4 years
3

Senior

Senior Analyst / Threat Hunter
4-7 years
4

Lead

SOC Manager / IR Lead
7+ years

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