Cybersecurity Analyst
A Cybersecurity Analyst protects an organisation's computer systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, breaches, and attacks. They monitor security infrastructure, analyse vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and implement defensive measures. Working across industries, these professionals use tools like SIEM platforms, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems to safeguard sensitive information. They stay current with evolving threat landscapes and compliance requirements such as NIST, ISO 27001, and HIPAA to ensure robust security postures.
- cybersecurity
- information security
- network security
- threat analysis
- incident response
- SIEM
- vulnerability assessment
- penetration testing
- SOC analyst
- firewall
- intrusion detection
- risk management
- compliance
- ethical hacking
- data protection
Available courses
19
Students
3
Average monthly income
ZAR 35K - ZAR 85K
SOC Analyst Course
You will learn how SOC teams are structured, how analysts triage alerts, and how to operate SIEM platforms to detect and investigate threats. The course covers networking fundamentals, Windows and Linux internals, endpoint detection tools, and log management. You will apply threat intelligence to enrich alerts, execute incident response procedures, and document findings professionally. Advanced topics include detection engineering, threat hunting, cloud security monitoring, and SOC metrics. By the end, you will have the technical knowledge and practical workflows to perform confidently as a SOC analyst.
Students
70
Workload
4h - 360h
Rating
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What does a Cybersecurity Analyst do
Monitor and analyze security alerts, logs, and events using SIEM tools to detect and respond to potential cyber threats and incidents in real time.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and risk analyses on systems, networks, and applications to identify weaknesses and recommend remediation strategies.
Develop, implement, and maintain security policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as NIST, HIPAA, and ISO 27001.
Investigate security breaches and incidents, perform root cause analysis, document findings, and coordinate with IT teams to contain and remediate threats.
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