Core skills for cloud cybersecurity analysts
1. Core skills for cloud cybersecurity analysts
Cloud security analysts have a lot of important responsibilities, and usually work with a variety of people inside and outside of their organizations. To be successful in their role, there are many skills they’ll need to develop. Learning these skills is like adding tools to a toolbelt. The more tools you have, the more situations you’ll be prepared to handle with ease. In this video, we’ll explore a cloud security analyst’s role within the security ecosystem and within their specific organization. We’ll also cover the skills you’ll use to succeed in your responsibilities as a cloud security analyst. Let’s review some of cloud security analysts’ responsibilities within the security ecosystem. As a cloud security analyst, communicating cloud security concepts to a non-technical audience is a core responsibility. For example, you might help to train other departments in using the company’s IT assets securely. As a cloud security analyst, you may also work with compliance teams to help develop cloud security policies for your organization. To do this, you’ll need to understand and communicate industry security compliance standards to help make sure the organization aligns with all the laws and regulations that apply. By keeping your organization’s cloud assets safe and in compliance, you’ll help keep the cloud safer for everyone. Next, let’s discuss some of the core skills you’ll need in your role. Developing problem solving and analytical thinking skills will be important to your work as a cloud security analyst. Issues can come up suddenly, so you and your team will need to work quickly to resolve them. Even if you’re working on a new type of issue, being able to break it down into smaller parts makes it easier to understand the problem. This will help you identify the best solution. Being able to do this in different situations is a valuable skill that will serve you throughout your career. Attention to detail is an important skill for a cloud security analyst to have. The difference between normal and abnormal activity in cloud resources can be subtle. Cloud security analysts who pick up on details can catch and solve problems before they grow into serious issues. And that’s a huge help to any organization. As a cloud security analyst, you’ll be an important part of the cloud security team. You’ll also work with other departments as needed. Because you’ll be working with others, collaboration is an important skill you’ll need to be successful in your role. Next, let’s explore some of the technical skills cloud security analysts use on the job. As a cloud security analyst, you'll learn to define and configure security controls. Security controls are controls that safeguard cloud environments from threats and minimize the effects of harmful attacks. Security controls include antivirus software and firewalls. Another major part of a cloud security analyst’s role is to conduct network analysis. Analysts configure and use security tools to closely monitor and log network activity in the cloud, then receive alerts when something appears out of place. Security analysts also use their skills to monitor and manage intrusion detection systems, or IDS, and intrusion protection systems, or IPS. Intrusion detection systems monitor your cloud system for threat actors trying to gain access, while intrusion protection systems proactively remove threats based on specific rules. Depending on the industry, an organization's cloud system may be audited for compliance or security by internal auditing teams, or external regulatory bodies. Cloud security analysts prepare for audits by understanding the audit requirements, identifying weaknesses, and implementing necessary solutions. After an audit, they collaborate with audit teams to plan for improvement. As a cloud security analyst, there will be many opportunities to learn new skills and develop those you already have. And, as you develop these skills, you’ll be better prepared to handle the responsibilities that come with your role. There’s no better feeling than knowing exactly what to do when a complex security problem arises.2. Let's practice!
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