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TechnologyMid3-7 yrs

Cybersecurity Analyst

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  1. Current role
    Cybersecurity Analyst
    Mid
  2. Recommended certification
    CompTIA Network+
    Technology
  3. Recommended master's
    MBA
    Business
  4. Next career level
    Director of Information Security Analyst
    Technology
  5. Future salary potential
    $181K potential
    Top of range for this role
Overview

Degrees that lead to this role

No mapped degrees yet for this role.
Career ladder

How the climb looks

  1. 1
    Associate Information Security Analyst
    Entry
    0-2 years
  2. 2
    Information Security Analyst
    Mid
    3-7 years
  3. 3
    Director of Information Security Analyst
    Senior
    8-15+ years
Salary range

What you can realistically earn

Entry / low
$65K
Typical mid
$123K
Top of range
$181K
$65K$181K

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Certifications

Credentials that advance you

Technology
High
CompTIA Network+
Technology
Technology
High
CISSP
Technology
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Business
High
MBA
Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of Computer Science
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