Cybersecurity analysts requires just as many social skills as they does technical skills. First, networking skills are important. The better you are at networking and managing your social contacts, the better you will be at getting the job you want with the kind of perks or incentives you are looking for, whether that be pay, location, schedule, etc. Good networking skills really put you at an advantage in a competitive job market. Second, as a cybersecurity analyst, you need to have good teamwork skills. Collaboration and working together are often required in the cybersecurity field, especially when it comes to solving problems or learning new skills. The better you are at being a team player, the easier it will be to collaborate, come up with solutions, and develop new ideas.

Additionally, it is crucial that a cybersecurity analyst has excellent communication skills, both listening and speaking. It is vital you know how to listen and learn when you need to develop a system that works for a company or listen to a user describe a problem they are having. It is equally important that you are able to effectively communicate the steps that they need to take or that you are taking to expeditiously fix the problem. Communication is also important when it comes to training for user awareness. People really are the weakest link when it comes to cybersecurity, so it is imperative that you have the skills to effectively communicate when it comes to training so people know the right things they should do or whom to contact when things go wrong. All of these skills are social skills, not technical, but are incredibly important when it comes to being a cybersecurity analyst. It would be difficult to effectively perform the job without having these skills.