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Here is a report on the top 50 things a cybersecurity analyst should know:
- Network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP)
- Network security concepts (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection systems, virtual private networks)
- Operating system security (e.g., Windows, Linux, macOS)
- Cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001)
- Cryptography and encryption technologies
- Vulnerability management and patching processes
- Risk assessment and management techniques
- Security incident response and management
- Identity and access management (IAM)
- Data protection and privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
- Network and application security testing tools (e.g., nmap, Burp Suite)
- Network traffic analysis and packet capture tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump)
- Malware analysis and reverse engineering techniques
- Security information and event management (SIEM) systems
- Cloud security concepts and best practices
- Internet of Things (IoT) security
- Mobile device security
- Social engineering tactics and how to prevent them
- Physical security measures (e.g., access control, security cameras)
- Business continuity and disaster recovery planning
- Cybersecurity trends and emerging threats
- Network and system architecture design and configuration
- Network and system administration tasks
- Scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
- Regular expression syntax and usage
- SQL and database security
- Web application security concepts (e.g., input validation, session management)
- Virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker)
- Information security standards and best practices (e.g., ISO 27002, CIS Top 20)
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Time management and prioritization
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Continuing education and professional development
- Industry certifications (e.g., Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP))
- Understanding of the business and its goals and objectives
- Knowledge of the organization’s security policies and procedures
- Understanding of the organization’s regulatory and compliance requirements
- Understanding of the organization’s technical environment
- Understanding of the organization’s physical environment
- Knowledge of the organization’s vendors and partners
- Understanding of the organization’s human resources policies and procedures
- Knowledge of the organization’s data classification standards
- Understanding of the organization’s incident response plan
- Understanding of the organization’s business continuity plan
- Knowledge of the organization’s change management process
- Understanding of the organization’s asset management process
- Knowledge of the organization’s vendor management process
- Understanding of the organization’s access control process
- Knowledge of the organization’s data backup and recovery process
