How to Become a Cybersecurity Analyst: Career Guide
How to become a cybersecurity analyst in 2026. Learn the skills, certifications, education paths, and salary expectations for breaking into this high-demand field.
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Creates educational cybersecurity content for professionals and general audiences at ProbablyPwned. Emily has a decade of experience in security awareness training and technical writing, having led security education programs at two enterprise software companies. She translates complex security concepts into practical, actionable guidance and is passionate about making cybersecurity accessible to non-technical audiences. Emily holds a CISSP certification and a master's degree in information security.
How to become a cybersecurity analyst in 2026. Learn the skills, certifications, education paths, and salary expectations for breaking into this high-demand field.
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