Transferable Skills

Question 1

As a cybersecurity analyst, you will need to _________ and collaborate with others. Understanding others’ questions or concerns and communicating information clearly to individuals with technical and non-technical knowledge will help you mitigate security issues quickly.

Answer 1

Communicate, Communication

Question 2

One of your main tasks as a cybersecurity analyst will be to proactively identify and ______ ___________. You can do this by recognizing attack patterns, then determining the most efficient solution to minimize risk. Don’t be afraid to take risks, and try new things. Also, understand that it’s rare to find a perfect solution to a problem. You’ll likely need to compromise.

Answer 2

Problem Solving/Solve Problems

Question 3

Having a heightened sense of urgency and prioritizing tasks appropriately is essential in the cybersecurity field. So, effective time management will help you minimize potential damage and risk to critical assets and data. Additionally, it will be important to prioritize tasks and stay focused on the most urgent issue.

Answer 3

Time Management

Question 4

This is an evolving industry, so an important transferable skill is a willingness to learn. Technology moves fast, and that’s a great thing! It doesn’t mean you will need to learn it all, but it does mean that you’ll need to continue to learn throughout your career. Fortunately, you will be able to apply much of what you learn in this program to your ongoing professional development.

Answer 4

Growth Mindset

Question 5

The only way to go far is together. By having respect for each other and encouraging diverse perspectives and mutual respect, you’ll undoubtedly find multiple and better solutions to security problems.

Answer 5

Diverse Perspectives