Apprenti Occupation
Overview
A Cybersecurity Analyst is tasked with hardening systems against external intrusion and investigating security breaches within IT systems. Also generally referred to as an Information Security Analyst, apprentices in this role may branch into Penetration Testing/Ethical Hacking or specialized roles within a Security Operations Center.
Related Technical Instruction (RTI)
As part of RTI, cybersecurity analyst apprentices generally receive instruction in:
- IT Fundamentals
- Network Fundamentals
- Security Fundamentals
- Cybersecurity Analysis/Threat Management
On-the-Job Training (OJT)
During OJT, cybersecurity analysts generally work on tasks substantially similar to the following:
- Threat monitoring and analysis
- Conduct vulnerability assessments
- Respond to security incidents and breaches
- Monitor and configure access control, authentication, encryption, and cryptographic
- Configure and maintain security tools, such as firewalls and antivirus software
- Maintain detailed documentation of security incidents, vulnerabilities, and security procedures.
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