Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
This program prepares you for a career in cybersecurity, with a focus on “defensive” strategies to protect organizations at risk.
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MedCerts offers financial aid options through these government grant-funded programs – MyCAA, Workforce Funding (including WIOA), and Department of Defense Credentialing Assistance or COOL funding for the Army, Air Force and Coast Guard. Those eligible include Military Spouses; active duty Army, Reserves, and National Guard members; active duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air Force National Guard, and US Space Force; active duty Coast Guard and SELRES members (enlisted and officers); or workforce-funded qualifying job seekers. Speak to an Education Consultant to see if you qualify.
What Does a Cybersecurity Analyst Do?
198,332
Entry Level Jobs in the US
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
- Performs data analysis and interprets the results to identify vulnerabilities, threats, and risks to an organization
- Keeps up latest trends in cybersecurity and anticipates new threats
- Secures and protects applications and systems within an organization
- Combats malware and advanced persistent threats (APTs)
- Applies behavior analytics to the IT security of an organization
Enrollment Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience
MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*
- Expert-led video based training
- Textbook: CySA+ All in One
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
STUDENT SERVICES
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Job Opportunities
Career Potential
$81,000 – $112,000
Estimated Salary
Entry Level
$66,000 – $97,000
Estimated Salary
$62,000 – $95,000
Estimated Salary
Disclaimers
- We recommend a prior CompTIA Network+ or Security+ certification or two years of experience in IT administration with a security focus before taking this program.
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
FAQs for MedCerts’ Online Cybersecurity Analyst Certification Training Program
A Cybersecurity Analyst is a professional who specializes in the protection of IT infrastructure, networks and data from cyber threats. They use a variety of tools and techniques to monitor, detect, investigate, analyze and respond to security incidents.
The career outlook for Cybersecurity Analysts is highly positive, with available jobs expected to grow by up to 32% over the next ten years. This growth is driven by the increasing importance of cybersecurity in protecting organizations’ digital assets.
The median salary for a Cybersecurity Analyst is $112,000. Salaries can vary based on experience, location and the specific sector in which a person works.
To become a Cybersecurity Analyst, you can enroll in a specialized training program like the one offered by MedCerts, which prepares you for the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam. This certification is recognized industry-wide and demonstrates proficiency in cybersecurity.
In the online Cybersecurity Analyst certification training program, you will learn to:
- Perform Data Analysis
- Interpret Results to Identify Vulnerabilities, Threats and Risks
- Secure and Protect Applications and Systems within an Organization
- Combat Malware
- Apply Behavior Analytics to IT Security
To enroll in the MedCerts Cybersecurity Analyst program, you must have a high school diploma or GED, a web browser with an internet connection and course registration & payment. Additionally, you must have CompTIA Security+, Network+, or equivalent experience, and a minimum of 3-4 years of hands-on information security or related experience.
The cost of the online Cybersecurity Analyst training program is $2,200. The cost includes all of your materials and certification exam fees for the CySA+ exam.
MedCerts offers various payment plans for the Cybersecurity Analyst certification training program in order to make education accessible for all. These include options for monthly payment plans as low as $133 and several government grant funding options.
While MedCerts does not offer financial aid, students may be eligible for options through government grant-funded programs like:
The duration of the online Cybersecurity Analyst certification program is 14 weeks if committing 15-20 hrs of coursework per week.
The program is structured around expert-led video training, textbooks, and competency assessments. It includes interactive simulations, game-based learning and interviews with real-world experts to cater to various learning styles.
Yes, the program is specifically designed to prepare students to pass the CompTIA CySA+ certification exam. Additionally, MedCerts students are provided access to a Student Success Advisor team, Subject Matter Experts and Career Coaches to assist with exam prep.
The program includes expert-led video training, a textbook, competency assessments and the national certification exam fees. Students also receive dedicated support from Student Success Advisors and Career Coaches.
Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certification you’ll earn in this program is accredited through the exam-issuing authority, CompTIA. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exam.
*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
