The role of a cybersecurity analyst depends on the company. Some roles may include incident response and patch management. Depending on where the job is located and the company that is hiring, cybersecurity analyst may need to acquire a security clearance. This process digs into your background and negative finding may prevent you from being cleared.

Some social themes that came up during the video included networking, education, and communication. All of these are important aspects for a cybersecurity analyst to be successful. Networking can create opportunities to meet others in the field and potentially help you gain knowledge about opportunities for work in the job field. Education is important to have, and to continue learning to increase knowledge and competency. Knowing how to communicate both verbally and on paper is important to being successful. You have to communicate well with other members on your team and other departments.