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TechnologyMid3-7 yrs

Information Security Analyst

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  1. Current role
    Information Security Analyst
    Mid
  2. Recommended certification
    CompTIA A+
    Technology
  3. Recommended master's
    Master of Cybersecurity
    Graduate Degree
  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 • you are here
    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 A+
Technology
Technology
High
Power BI Data Analyst Associate
Technology
Master's degrees

Graduate paths worth considering

Graduate Degree
High
Master of Cybersecurity
Graduate Degree
Medium
Master of Information Systems
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