Cyber Intelligence Analysts utilize threat intelligence to mitigate any potential data threats and defend data. They compile reports that identify ways for their organizations to pinpoint and prepare for potential threats. Cyber intelligence analysts must also have the expertise to identify an organizations security vulnerability and pinpoint indicators of compromise such as suspicious IP addresses, email addresses, and attachments. these loc’s could signify malware attacks, phishing attempts or attacks from external hosts. The skills of a cyber intelligence specialist include: Analytical skills: to identify data breaches or bad actors who are manipulating operating systems and destroying the functionality of a business Technical skills: Cyber Intelligence Analysts should have a background in technology, mathematics, statistics, computer engineering, digital forensics or computer science. Communication skills: must be able to communicate with executives, and IT departments to warn off possible risks to data and promote plans to mitigate risks.

Intrusion Detection Analysts is a security professional with specialized training in detecting network security breaches. They detect breaches in network security for escalation to incident response or other determined functions by using a range of tools to monitor networks in real time. An intrusion detection Analyst job might include: Maintaining firewalls, Developing plans to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, Monitoring Current Reports of computer viruses to determine when to update virus protection systems, Monitoring malicious activity and regulating access to safeguard information in computer files. The skills for an Intrusion Detection Analyst are similar to that of an Cyber Intelligence Analyst, the skills of an Intrusion Detection Analyst are: analytical skills, detail oriented skills and problem solving skills. My biggest surprise was I wasn’t aware of how well these jobs can make money. Entry Level Cyber Intelligence Specialists can earn $65,000 and senior Analysts $165,000 a year.