Cybersecurity Analyst - Discover Your Path to Career Success (2025)

Colleagues, did you know that the cybersecurity market is forecast to grow in 2025 USD $202.98B worldwide. Moreover, the Security Services segment is expected to dominate with a projected market volume of USD $103.09B this year.  in 2025. Moreover, the market is expected to exhibit a steady annual growth rate of 7.58% from 2025 to 2029 (CAGR 2025-2029) according to Statista. This growth rate will result in a substantial market volume of USD $271.91B in 2029. Reed the “How To Become a Cyber Security Analyst” article from Indeed published in (March 2025) for more details.  

Job Titles: Cybersecurity Analyst, Security Engineer, Information Security Analyst, Security Architect, Penetration Tester/Ethical Hacker, Security Consultant, Security Manager/Director, Incident Responder, Security Administrator

Salaries: BuiltIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Levels.fyi, PayScale, ZipRecruiter (will vary by experience level & location)

Career Opportunities: Cyber Security Jobs, Dice, Indeed, LinkedIn, Monster, Simply Hired, Zip Recruiter

Certification and Training programs - add an extra 5%-10% to your compensation (enroll now):

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) Complete Course & Exam

• Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

• IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate

• Learn Ethical Hacking From Scratch

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Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks (Google certification)

Colleagues, the “Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks” training is part of Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate. You will learn how cybersecurity professionals use frameworks and controls to protect business operations. In particular, you'll identify the steps of risk management and explore common threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. Additionally, you'll explore Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) data and use a playbook to respond to identified threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. You will take an important step towards becoming a cybersecurity professional and practice performing a security audit. Learn to identify the common threats, risks, and vulnerabilities to business operations, understand the threats, risks, and vulnerabilities that entry-level cybersecurity analysts are most focused on, comprehend the purpose of security frameworks and controls, describe the confidentiality, integrity, and availability (CIA) triad, explain the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) framework, explore and practice conducting a security audit and use a playbook to respond to threats, risks, and vulnerabilities. Acquire high-demand skills involving Information Security (INFOSEC), NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Audits, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) as well as Incident Response Playbooks. Skill-based training modules address: 1) Security domains, 2) Security frameworks and controls, 3) Introduction to cybersecurity tools, and 4) Use playbooks to respond to incidents. 

Enroll today (teams & execs welcome): http://imp.i384100.net/xL9q5O 

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Cybersecurity - Discover the Top 3 Career & Earnings Growth Strategies for 2025

Dev Colleagues, on average a Cybersecurity Engineer earns $143k USD in the US according to Glassdoor. The first strategy is to Get Certified: A high quality credential from a reputable vendor or professional association can boost your income by 10%+. Topping our list is Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). Next up is the CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CySA+ (CS0-001). Third is the Certified as an Ethical Hacker (CEH). Third, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA). Finally, is the prestigious Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).  Second, Get Published: Write a series of posts or articles on Best Practices, Industry Trends and Emerging Technologies, and publish on DevPlan’s GCP portal, Medium, LinkedIn Articles, Reddit or Technology.org. Then reate a “project portfolio” on GitHub or LinkedIn that showcases your hands-on expertise. A high quality portfolio proves your expertise to future employers and gives you a competitive advantage over other job candidates. Then reate a “project portfolio” on GitHub or LinkedIn that showcases your hands-on prowess. A high quality portfolio proves your expertise to future employers and gives you a competitive advantage over other job candidates. And third, Get Connected: Professional networking and referrals are the most effective method for landing your dream job - within your current employer or at a new company (rather than simply applying for jobs online and standing in the Human Resources queue with the masses). Join and participate in 2-3 high profile groups or professional associations. Become an ISACA member. Engage with the EC Council community. And attend Black Hat events.

Get started today by enrolling in one or more training-certification programs:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) (https://imp.i384100.net/MAK4mK) 

• CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst CySA+ (CS0-001) (https://tinyurl.com/37xs27n6) 

• Certified as an Ethical Hacker (CEH) (https://tinyurl.com/y38hheb7) 

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) (https://imp.i384100.net/9LV1gy) 

• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) (https://tinyurl.com/2spynssx) 

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