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Junior Cyber Security Analysts support a team of cyber security professionals, carrying out risk assessments and identifying vulnerabilities in the organisation’s computer networks and online infrastructure. They actively monitor the network for security breaches and unusual activity and then take action according to operational policy.
As a Junior Cyber Security Analyst you could be receiving instructions from the Cyber Security Manager regarding incident response procedures, investigating unusual activity on the network, running updates to the network firewall and security systems, preparing an incident response report, meeting with a disaster project planning team to learn your role and responsibilities, or doing some private research about the latest trends and emerging technologies in cybercrime.
There are no clear salary figures for Australian Junior Cyber Security Analysts. Increase your earning capacity by joining a professional organisation such as the Australian Computer Society (ACS) and obtaining vendor certifications in Cybersecurity.
There are no clear employment figures for Junior Cyber Security Analysts working in Australia right now. They are engaged by corporate enterprises, non-profits, industrial organisations, academic institutions, government and law enforcement agencies. According to the National Careers Institute Australia, there is a growing demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals.
You can become a Junior Cyber Security Analyst in Australia with a Bachelor of Information Technology (Networking and Cybersecurity) or a Bachelor of Computer Science (Cybersecurity). As your career progresses you should consider post-graduate qualifications in cyber security and digital forensics.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2024
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