Low Risk Growing +35%

Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity analysts protect computer networks and systems from cyber threats and attacks.

$112,000
Median Salary
160,000
Total Employed
3
Career Transitions
AI Risk Score
0 %
Low Risk

You're Looking at a Safe Destination

This is where displaced workers are heading. Early movers win.

High Demand Role

Low-Medium - severe talent shortage

Early Mover Advantage

Security+ certification = fast track entry

3.5M jobs UNFILLED globally - talent shortage β€” Start your transition now before competition intensifies.

Estimates based on labor market research from BLS, McKinsey, and World Economic Forum. Actual outcomes may vary.

Urgency Indicators

AI Capability Today 3/10

How well can AI perform this job today (1-10)

Job Posting Trend +28% since 2022

Change in job postings over recent years

Automation Timeline 15+ years

Estimated time until significant automation

AI detects threats but humans decide response Adversaries also use AI - arms race continues 3.5M unfilled cybersecurity jobs globally

Why This Job Is At Risk

Human judgment essential for threat assessment

Social engineering attacks need human defenders

Strategic security decisions are human

Incident response requires adaptability

Career Transitions

Safe career paths based on your existing skills

Security Engineer

15%
Salary Change +25%
Skill Overlap 85%
Time to Transition 1-2 years

Skills to Learn

Security ArchitectureAutomationCloud SecurityDevSecOps

CISO

10%
Salary Change +100%
Skill Overlap 60%
Time to Transition 8-12 years

Skills to Learn

Executive LeadershipRisk ManagementComplianceBoard Communication

Penetration Tester

20%
Salary Change +15%
Skill Overlap 75%
Time to Transition 6-12 months

Skills to Learn

Ethical HackingVulnerability AssessmentReport WritingTool Mastery

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Entry-Level Standard

CompTIA Security+

CompTIA

Duration 3 months
Price $392/exam
Rating β˜… 4.7

Skills You'll Learn

Network SecurityComplianceThreatsCryptography
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Certified Ethical Hacker

EC-Council

Duration 5 days
Price $1,199
Rating β˜… 4.6

Skills You'll Learn

Penetration TestingVulnerability AnalysisHacking ToolsCountermeasures
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Gold Standard

CISSP Certification

ISC2

Duration 6 months
Price $749/exam
Rating β˜… 4.8

Skills You'll Learn

Security ManagementRisk ManagementArchitectureOperations
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