Also called: Vendor Risk Analyst
Checks that a company's suppliers and vendors won't expose it to hacking, fraud or failure.
You review a new software vendor's security questionnaire, flag that they store data overseas and recommend extra protections.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. A bachelor's degree in business, IT or a related field; certifications like CTPRP or CISA help as you move up.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Information Systems, Business Administration, Cybersecurity.
Growing faster than average. Growing with cybersecurity concerns.
High risk for 10 years. AI reads vendor questionnaires and security reports in seconds; fewer analysts, mostly to escalate tough cases.
Classes: Computer science, Business class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-2054.
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