Cybersecurity Analyst
Monitor security systems, analyze threats, respond to incidents, and implement security controls. Protect organizational assets from cyber attacks and ensure compliance with security standards.
$92,000 to $135,000
Typical civilian range for this role at 180 days.
- 25
- Courses
- 417
- Hours of coursework
- 5
- Certifications
- 5
- Program lengths
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60 day program
Cybersecurity Analyst
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Understands security fundamentals
- Can analyze security logs
Target salary
$58,000 to $76,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Understand security concepts, threats, and the cybersecurity landscape
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
Learn risk management frameworks and security controls
9 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
Master network security architecture and protocols
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
Develop command line and database skills for security analysis
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Identify and classify security threats
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
Develop incident detection and response capabilities
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
Use Python for security automation and scripting
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs
Apply skills in a comprehensive threat analysis scenario
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
90 day program
Cybersecurity Analyst
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Security+ exam ready
- Can perform basic vulnerability assessments
Target salary
$68,000 to $90,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Understand security concepts, threats, and the cybersecurity landscape
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
Learn risk management frameworks and security controls
9 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
Master network security architecture and protocols
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
Develop command line and database skills for security analysis
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Identify and classify security threats
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
Develop incident detection and response capabilities
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
Use Python for security automation and scripting
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs
Apply skills in a comprehensive threat analysis scenario
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 9
Crash Course on Python
Python programming fundamentals for security scripting
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
Systematic debugging and troubleshooting for security issues
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Introduction to Git and GitHub
Version control for security scripts and automation
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
Configuration Management and the Cloud
Cloud security configuration and automation
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
120 day program
Cybersecurity Analyst
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Earns Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
- Security+ exam ready
- Can perform vulnerability assessments
Target salary
$75,000 to $105,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Understand security concepts, threats, and the cybersecurity landscape
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
Learn risk management frameworks and security controls
9 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
Master network security architecture and protocols
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
Develop command line and database skills for security analysis
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Identify and classify security threats
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
Develop incident detection and response capabilities
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
Use Python for security automation and scripting
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs
Apply skills in a comprehensive threat analysis scenario
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 9
Crash Course on Python
Python programming fundamentals for security scripting
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
Systematic debugging and troubleshooting for security issues
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Introduction to Git and GitHub
Version control for security scripts and automation
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
Configuration Management and the Cloud
Cloud security configuration and automation
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 13
Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations
Security compliance frameworks, OS hardening, and system administration
14 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 14
Computer Networks and Network Security
Network security fundamentals, firewall management, and database security
17 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 15
Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Threat intelligence lifecycle, attack frameworks, and adversary tactics
26 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 16
Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security
Security roles, processes, and operating system hardening
21 hoursOpen on Coursera
150 day program
Cybersecurity Analyst
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Earns Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
- Security+ certified
- Ethical hacking skills
- Can conduct penetration testing
Target salary
$85,000 to $120,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Understand security concepts, threats, and the cybersecurity landscape
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
Learn risk management frameworks and security controls
9 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
Master network security architecture and protocols
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
Develop command line and database skills for security analysis
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Identify and classify security threats
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
Develop incident detection and response capabilities
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
Use Python for security automation and scripting
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs
Apply skills in a comprehensive threat analysis scenario
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 9
Crash Course on Python
Python programming fundamentals for security scripting
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
Systematic debugging and troubleshooting for security issues
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Introduction to Git and GitHub
Version control for security scripts and automation
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
Configuration Management and the Cloud
Cloud security configuration and automation
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 13
Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations
Security compliance frameworks, OS hardening, and system administration
14 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 14
Computer Networks and Network Security
Network security fundamentals, firewall management, and database security
17 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 15
Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Threat intelligence lifecycle, attack frameworks, and adversary tactics
26 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 16
Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security
Security roles, processes, and operating system hardening
21 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 17
Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project
Real-world breach analysis and incident response capstone
18 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 18
Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
Penetration testing methodologies and vulnerability assessment
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 20
Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+
Comprehensive cybersecurity assessment and exam preparation
8 hoursOpen on Coursera
180 day program
Cybersecurity Analyst
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Google Cybersecurity Certificate
- Earns Microsoft Cybersecurity Analyst
- Security+ certified
- Ethical hacking skills
- AI-powered cybersecurity capable
Target salary
$92,000 to $135,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Understand security concepts, threats, and the cybersecurity landscape
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risks
Learn risk management frameworks and security controls
9 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
Master network security architecture and protocols
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
Develop command line and database skills for security analysis
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Identify and classify security threats
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
Develop incident detection and response capabilities
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python
Use Python for security automation and scripting
30 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Put It to Work: Prepare for Cybersecurity Jobs
Apply skills in a comprehensive threat analysis scenario
10 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 9
Crash Course on Python
Python programming fundamentals for security scripting
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Troubleshooting and Debugging Techniques
Systematic debugging and troubleshooting for security issues
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Introduction to Git and GitHub
Version control for security scripts and automation
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
Configuration Management and the Cloud
Cloud security configuration and automation
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 13
Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations
Security compliance frameworks, OS hardening, and system administration
14 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 14
Computer Networks and Network Security
Network security fundamentals, firewall management, and database security
17 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 15
Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Threat intelligence lifecycle, attack frameworks, and adversary tactics
26 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 16
Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security
Security roles, processes, and operating system hardening
21 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 17
Cybersecurity Case Studies and Capstone Project
Real-world breach analysis and incident response capstone
18 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 18
Penetration Testing, Threat Hunting, and Cryptography
Penetration testing methodologies and vulnerability assessment
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 20
Cybersecurity Assessment: CompTIA Security+ & CYSA+
Comprehensive cybersecurity assessment and exam preparation
8 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 21
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)
AI fundamentals, machine learning concepts, and applications for cybersecurity
11 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 22
AI For Everyone
Understanding AI capabilities and building AI strategy for security operations
6 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 23
Building AI Powered Chatbots Without Programming
Create AI assistants for security monitoring and automated incident response
19 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 24
IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts
Advanced IT security principles and defensive techniques
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 25
Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
Advanced Linux administration for security operations
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Real coursework from the companies that hire for this role.
25 courses, 417 hours, delivered on Coursera and tracked against your record.
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