Cybersecurity Analyst
Monitors, detects, and responds to security threats. Analyzes alerts, investigates incidents, hardens systems, and helps organizations stay compliant and resilient against attacks.
22 tracked skills · 8 core
Full Cybersecurity Analyst skill breakdownSecurity Engineer
Protects organizations from cyber threats by designing, implementing, and monitoring security systems. Performs vulnerability assessments, incident response, and ensures compliance with security standards.
34 tracked skills · 7 core
Full Security Engineer skill breakdownSalary snapshot
Cybersecurity Analyst
$129,180/yr median
$75,090 – $199,850 (10th–90th percentile)
Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics) (SOC 15-1212.00, 2025)
Security Engineer
$116,580/yr median
$55,940 – $188,470 (10th–90th percentile)
Source: O*NET OnLine (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics) (SOC 15-1299.05, 2025)
US market data (BLS/O*NET) — India-specific salary data coming soon.
11 skills both roles expect
These transfer directly if you switch between the two paths — but notice where the importance differs. Tap any skill to see why it matters.
| Skill | For Cybersecurity Analysts | For Security Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| Incident Response | Core | Important |
| Network Security | Core | Core |
| Vulnerability Assessment | Core | Core |
| Linux | Core | Core |
| Splunk | Important | Core |
| Python | Important | Core |
| Penetration Testing | Nice-to-have | Core |
| MITRE ATT&CK | Important | Important |
| ISO 27001 | Nice-to-have | Important |
| Communicationsoft | Important | Important |
| Digital Forensics | Nice-to-have | Nice-to-have |
Where the paths diverge
The skills each role expects that the other doesn't — this is the real cost of choosing one path over the other.
Only Cybersecurity Analysts need
11 skills, 4 of them core