Technology
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.