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Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.

Most information security analysts work for computer companies, consulting firms, or business and financial companies.

Information security analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree in a computer science field, along with related work experience. Employers may prefer to hire analysts who have professional certification.

The median annual wage for information security analysts was $124,910 in May 2024.

Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 17,300 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Explore resources for employment and wages by state and area for information security analysts.

Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of information security analysts with similar occupations.

Learn more about information security analysts by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.

Information security analysts install software, such as firewalls, to protect computer networks.

Information security analysts plan and carry out security measures to protect an organization’s computer networks and systems.

Information security analysts typically do the following:

• Monitor their organization’s networks for security breaches and investigate when one occurs
• Use and maintain software, such as firewalls and data encryption programs, to protect sensitive information
• Check for vulnerabilities in computer and network systems
• Research the latest information technology (IT) security trends
• Prepare reports that document general metrics, attempted attacks, and security breaches
• Develop security standards and best practices for their organization
• Recommend security enhancements to management or senior IT staff
• Help computer users when they need to install or learn about new security products and procedures

Information security analysts are heavily involved with creating their organization’s disaster recovery plan, a procedure that IT employees follow in case of emergency. These plans allow for the continued operation of an organization’s IT department. The recovery plan includes preventive measures such as regularly copying and transferring data to an offsite location. It also involves plans to restore proper IT functioning after a disaster. Analysts continually test the steps in their recovery plans.

Information security analysts must stay up to date on IT security and on the latest methods attackers are using to infiltrate computer systems. Analysts need to research new security technology to decide what will most effectively protect their organization.

Many analysts work in IT departments and manage the security of their companies computer networks.

Information security analysts held about 180,700 jobs in 2023. The largest employers of information security analysts were as follows:

Many information security analysts work with other members of an information technology department, such as network administrators or computer systems analysts.

Most information security analysts work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week. Information security analysts sometimes have to be on call outside of normal business hours in case of an emergency.

There are a number of information security certifications available, and many employers prefer candidates to have certification.

Information security analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree in a computer science field, along with related work experience. Employers may prefer to hire analysts who have professional certification.

Information security analysts typically need a bachelor’s degree in computer and information technology or a related field, such as engineering or math. However, some workers enter the occupation with a high school diploma and relevant industry training and certifications.

Information security analysts may need to have work experience in a related occupation. Many analysts have experience in an information technology department, often as a network and computer systems administrator.

Many employers prefer to hire candidates who have information security certification. Some of these certifications, such as Security+, are for workers at the entry level; others, such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), are designed for experienced information security workers. Certification in specialized areas, such as systems auditing, also is available.

Information security analysts may advance to become chief security officers or another type of computer and information systems manager. Information security analysts also may advance within the occupation as they gain experience. For example, they may lead a team of other information security analysts or become an expert in a particular area of information security.

Analytical skills. Information security analysts study computer systems and networks and assess risks to determine improvements for security policies and protocols.

Communication skills. Information security analysts must be able to explain information security needs and potential threats to technical and nontechnical audiences within their organizations.

Creative skills. Information security analysts must anticipate information security risks and implement new ways to protect their organizations’ computer systems and networks.

Detail oriented. Because cyberattacks may be difficult to detect, information security analysts must pay careful attention to computer systems and watch for minor changes in performance.

Problem-solving skills. Information security analysts must respond to security alerts and uncover and fix flaws in computer systems and networks.

Median annual wages, May 2024

Information security analysts

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The median annual wage for information security analysts was $124,910 in May 2024. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $69,660, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $186,420.

In May 2024, the median annual wages for information security analysts in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

Most information security analysts work full time, and some work more than 40 hours per week. Information security analysts sometimes have to be on call outside of normal business hours in case of an emergency.

Percent change in employment, projected 2023–33

Information security analysts

Computer occupations

Total, all occupations

 

Employment of information security analysts is projected to grow 33 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 17,300 openings for information security analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

High demand is expected for information security analysts. Cyberattacks have grown in frequency, and these analysts will be needed to create innovative solutions to prevent hackers from stealing critical information or creating problems for computer networks.

As businesses focus on enhancing cybersecurity, they will need information security analysts to secure new technologies from outside threats or hacks. A shift to remote work and the rise of e-commerce have increased the need for enhanced security, contributing to the projected employment growth of these workers over the decade.

Information security analysts

The Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program produces employment and wage estimates annually for over 800 occupations. These estimates are available for the nation as a whole, for individual states, and for metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. The link below goes to OEWS data maps for employment and wages by state and area. Use the dropdown boxes to select an occupation.

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Occupational employment projections are developed for all states by Labor Market Information (LMI) or individual state Employment Projections offices. All state projections data are available at www.projectionscentral.org. Information on this site allows projected employment growth for an occupation to be compared among states or to be compared within one state. In addition, states may produce projections for areas; there are links to each state’s websites where these data may be retrieved.

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This table shows a list of occupations with job duties that are similar to those of information security analysts.

Computer and information research scientists design innovative uses for new and existing computing technology.

Computer and information systems managers plan, coordinate, and direct computer-related activities in an organization.

Computer network architects design and implement data communication networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and intranets.

Computer programmers write, modify, and test code and scripts that allow computer software and applications to function properly.

Computer support specialists maintain computer networks and provide technical help to computer users.

Computer systems analysts study an organization’s current computer systems and design ways to improve efficiency.

Database administrators and architects create or organize systems to store and secure data.

Network and computer systems administrators install, configure, and maintain organizations’ computer networks and systems.

Software developers design computer applications or programs. Software quality assurance analysts and testers identify problems with applications or programs and report defects.  

Web developers create and maintain websites. Digital designers develop, create, and test website or interface layout, functions, and navigation for usability.

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The projected numeric change in employment from 2023 to 2033.

The projected percent change in employment from 2023 to 2033.

The wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. Median wage data are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey. In May 2024, the median annual wage for all workers was $49,500.

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