In exploring the role of Cybersecurity Analyst it becomes clear that one needs to become a digital guardian of integrity and societal trust. Based on the video, a cybersecurity analyst must protect society against cyber threats by monitoring networks for any kind of suspicious activity that may put sensitive information in danger. The technical responsibilities of this position go much further in extending the civic duty towards protection of privacy and security of citizens, businesses, and government bodies. Security analysts reduce risks and act quickly to prevent occurrences that make all the difference in sustaining public confidence in the reliability and safety of digital systems.

In reality things go very different from what was presented in the video. Even though there is a rapid growth of modern demand in cybersecurity, entry-level positions may not exist, at least not in what one might expect them to be. Even with education and relevant certificates such as CompTIA Security+ or CySA+, one might struggle to find an opportunity due to the competitive nature of the field. Most companies are hedging their bets on people with quantifiable skill levels, credentials, and real-world experience, effectively creating an invisible barrier to entry for people with no relevant work experience. It opens a wide social question of inclusiveness and accessibility to the cybersecurity sector, which is beyond expectations at entry level compared to actual possibilities. Only improvements in the educational pathway and resources, combined with promotion of diversity in recruiting, would help beat the difficulty of making cybersecurity a much more inclusive workforce. It would begin to make the stakeholders realize the challenges of creating better and fairer opportunities for them all, building talent pools.

In summary, current challenges require cooperation from stakeholders to elevate education, promote diversity and allow for hidden talent to be discovered. This will effectively make a cybersecurity sector both inclusive and resilient, while upholding societal trust.

Reference

Nicole Enesse – Cybersecurity for Mere Mortals. (2021, May 7). What does a Cybersecurity Analyst Do?  Salaries, Skills & Job Outlook [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYtmuHbhmS0