Information Security Analysts 
General Information
Description
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. Assess system vulnerabilities for security risks and propose and implement risk mitigation strategies. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
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People in this career work in these sectors.
- Private, for profit75.12%
- Private, not for profit8.77%
- Federal government8.17%
- State and local government6.03%
- Self-employed1.92%
Industry areas
- Information Technology
Job Outlook
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Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$112,000
Median Military Salary Military pay may be higher based on specialty pays or bonuses. Learn more about Military benefits.
$65,257
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Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 52%
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Post baccalaureate 22%
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Associate's degree 12%
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Post-secondary certificate 7%
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Some college 2%
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Master's degree 2%
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High school 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
- Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
- Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
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Knowledge
- Computers and Electronics
- Education and Training
- English Language
- Customer and Personal Service
- Telecommunications
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