Also called: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Analyst
Protects an organization's computers, networks, and data from hackers.
You review alerts about suspicious logins, patch a vulnerable server before attackers find it, and run a phishing test to see which employees click. When a breach happens, you are on the front line.
May 2025 BLS median $129,180.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in cybersecurity, CS, or IT; certifications like Security+ and CISSP are common.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification, Military, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology.
Growing much faster than average (about 21% over 10 years). BLS projects 21% growth, 2025-35.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI security tools triage alerts and draft reports, cutting junior work; attackers using AI keep defenders in demand.
Classes: AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 15-1212.
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