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Cybersecurity Analyst

SOC 15-1212 · Bachelor's degree · 168K employed

20

AI Risk Score

Median Salary

$120K

10-Year Growth

+32%

U.S. Jobs

168K

Outlook

much faster

How AI Affects This Role

AI creates new attack vectors faster than it patches them. Human judgment in threat assessment and incident response remains essential.

Key Skills

Network SecurityIncident ResponseRisk AssessmentSIEM ToolsEthical Hacking

AI-Resistant Skills

Adversarial thinkingNovel threat analysisCrisis decision-makingSecurity architecture

Career Transition Paths

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FAQ

Will AI replace cybersecurity analysts?

AI creates new attack vectors faster than it patches them. Human judgment in threat assessment and incident response remains essential.

What education do I need?

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree. Key skills: Network Security, Incident Response, Risk Assessment, SIEM Tools, Ethical Hacking.