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Cyber Defense Analyst (SOC Analyst): Protecting Systems and People

What This Role Does A Cyber Defense Analyst helps protect systems, accounts, and networks from digital threats. In the U.S. job market, this role is often called a SOC Analyst (Security Operations Center Analyst). Cyber Defense Analysts work in security operations teams where they monitor activity, analyze alerts, and respond to suspicious behavior across digital […]

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Exploring Cybersecurity Careers: An Expanded Guide Using NICCS Career Pathways

Cybersecurity Careers Are Built Through Exploration Cybersecurity is a broad field with many different roles. In the United States, one of the most widely used ways to explore these roles is through the Cyber Career Pathways Tool, developed as part of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies (NICCS). This tool helps students and

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Cybersecurity Career Paths: A NICCS & CyberPatriot-based Guide

Introduction In the United States, there are well-established ways to explore cybersecurity careers that are supported by national programs and tools — including NICCS (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies) and youth programs like CyberPatriot. These resources help you understand the variety of paths, roles, and skills in cybersecurity and how to begin exploring

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