Now, let's talk about the next security rule that is information security analyst.
Security analysts monitor, prevent and stop the attacks on private data.
These digital professionals create and implement firewalls and software systems to protect the data
and the network infrastructure as the world increasingly relies on technology and digital interfaces
to store and share the information, security analysts are at very high demand in the industry.
Security analysts may work in the public sector as freelance consultants are for business and corporations,
not typically these professionals who like least a bachelor's degree in the respective field.
But however, some employers seek analysts having advanced knowledge over their educational background.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, that is the VLS information security analysts earn a median
salary of around ninety nine thousand dollars in the US.
Again, the number is subject to change.
So what exactly does a security analyst do?
We have seen about penetration tester, but not exactly a security analyst does.
As a job title implies, security serves as a security analyst.
Primary goal.
Now these analysts aim to identify the weaknesses in network security systems, patch or respond to
issues and prevent future breaches from occurring.
Now they may use various software, including programs designed to encrypt and protect data to increase
and strengthen the data of digital data.
So the basic difference between a security analyst and a penetration tester is that security analysts
do not carry out proper penetration tests.
They may identify the flaw in the system.
But again, if there is a vulnerability, they try to fix the vulnerability on their own without actually
testing properly.
So they may hand out the vulnerability to a penetration tester who may seek to exploit and confirm.
Now, security analysts may take on a new role as they advance within the field, for example, entry
level security analysts may assume lower level roles and it seems helping the new users to navigate
the systems and installing new software.
More experienced analysts may design and implement the entire security systems and firewalls overseeing
the teams of security and I.T. professionals.
So what are the skills that security analysts need?
Networking?
Yes.
Again, security analysts need expertise in diverse systems and the networks.
They need a broad knowledge of various elements of network systems, along with how each element can
impact security.
Programming and scripting language, yes, a working knowledge of computer scripts like, let's say
Java, Python, C++ is the strong arm of security analysts.
This knowledge allows the professionals to understand the encoded threats and write and rewrite software
programs.
So security analysts must understand the hacking process to block and prevent the cyber attacks because
ethical hacking certifications help these analysts in preparing and understanding the threats to protect
the systems.
Next is command and operating systems analysts must be able to work on all types of oils and platforms,
including iOS, Windows and Linux, critical thinking is very important.
Now, security alerts must possess strong critical thinking skills to work through complex coding and
software troubleshooting issues.
Communication is very important because when you are working in technology, it requires both verbal
and written communication skills and security analysts must be able to clearly explain their work to
people without tech backgrounds.
As I said, as I gave you the example of a CEO and or the upper management and a brain tester, a tester
must be able to explain what exactly he or she has found out in the software.
And lastly, report writing and hacking knowledge again.
Yop investors and analysts are in common.
They do write report that is very strong.
Written communication and hacking knowledge is also very important.
So what are the main responsibilities of analysts is to monitor the networks, to manage the software,
to report.
Now analysts may compile ongoing reports about the safety of the networks they work on.
These reports often document the security issues along with the measures the analysts are taken in response.
Analysts also aid in development of the security plans for the organization and finally, the contribute
towards the research in the new trends and advances in security and information technology to stay updated
on the latest software.
So this is the overall role of information security analysts.
I hope it was pretty clear between the protesters and security analysts.
You may say that 70 percent of the rule is same, but again, it's just a job title.
You must have a strong understanding of networks, programming and scripting, operating system, verbal
and written communication and report writing along with desire to learn more in the next lecture.
We will talk about the role of information security in order to keep the momentum going.
I will see you in the next lecture.