Security Metrics Analyst
Analyzes security data, develops metrics, and evaluates performance indicators to measure effectiveness of cybersecurity controls and inform decision-making.
Career Overview
Growth Outlook: Very HighSecurity Metrics Analysts collect, analyze, and interpret data related to cybersecurity performance, risk exposure, and control effectiveness. They develop dashboards, define key performance indicators (KPIs), and provide insights to support strategic and operational decisions. Their role bridges technical security operations and business intelligence, enabling organizations to quantify risk and track improvement. With increasing reliance on data-driven decision-making, organizations require robust analytics to monitor threats, compliance, and resilience. Global demand for security analytics is rising due to complex cyber environments, regulatory reporting needs, and the growing importance of measurable security outcomes.
Top Skills
- Data Analysis
- Cybersecurity Knowledge
- Analytical Thinking
- Reporting
- Dashboarding
- Statistics
- Problem Solving
- Communication
Education Pathway
- Secondary Education
- Bachelor’s
- Cybersecurity/Data
- Analytics Specialization
Suggested UG Degrees
- B.Sc Data Science
- B.Sc Cybersecurity
- B.Tech Computer Science
- BBA Business Analytics
PG / Advancement Options
- M.Sc Data Analytics
- Cybersecurity Analytics
- MBA Analytics
Also Known As
- Cybersecurity Metrics Analyst
- Security Data Analyst
- Information Security Analytics Specialist
- Security Performance Analyst