Cyber Defense

Certified Cybersecurity Analyst

The Certified Cybersecurity Analyst program is a hands-on gateway into defensive cyber careers. Designed for learners with foundational IT knowledge, this certification builds practical skills for Security Operations Centers (SOCs), preparing you to detect threats, escalate incidents, and contribute to frontline defense teams.

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Program Details

Certified Cybersecurity Analyst is a technical, beginner-level cybersecurity certification. It builds on foundational knowledge to train learners in threat detection, SIEM workflows, and SOC communication.

Designed for those with basic IT literacy or those who have completed IronCircle’s Certified Cybersecurity Associate, this course blends interactive content with real-world labs to simulate job tasks performed in a SOC environment.

Skill Level

Beginner

Technical 

recommended Pacing

10

hrs/week

for

10

weeks

  • SIEM tools and log analysis
  • Alert escalation and workflows
  • Threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
  • Ticketing systems and SOC communication
  • MITRE ATT&CK and NIST frameworks
  • Basic IT or networking knowledge is recommended.
  • This program is well-suited for learners advancing from IronCircle’s Certified Cybersecurity Associate or entering directly with foundational knowledge.
  • Completion of Certified Cybersecurity Associate is encouraged but not required.
  • Learners with foundational IT or cybersecurity knowledge who are ready for their first technical certification
  • Individuals transitioning from Certified Cybersecurity Associate or entering defensive operations directly
  • Academic institutions looking to build pipelines into SOC roles

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Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

  • Analyze logs using SIEM tools
  • Detect and escalate cyber threats
  • Operate within SOC-style workflows
  • Communicate findings to senior analysts clearly and effectively
  • Prepare for oral exams and employer-facing conversations

Benefits

Microcredentials

Three stackable microcredentials tied to cyber defense team functions, each with an applied exam

Lab-Driven

60% hands-on labs reflecting real-world SOC environments

Career Support

Career support throughout the program through skills lists, case studies, and built-in interview prep to help showcase new skills and expertise to future employers

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Program Completion

Certified Cybersecurity Analyst badge collection from IronCircle, featuring Essentials, Fundamentals, and Analysis badges in the analyst pathway.

Learners have 120 days to complete all three microcredentials.
A certification is awarded for each microcredential upon passing its applied exam. Upon earning all three, learners receive the full, career-aligned IronCircle certification.

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Delivery

All lessons, labs, and exams are delivered through the IronCircle platform, an all-in-one, browser-based learning platform experience.

Equipment Requirements

To successfully complete the program, learners must have: 

  • A functional laptop or desktop computer with at least a 12-inch monitor
    The program cannot be completed using a cell phone, Chromebook, iPad, or tablet.
  • Reliable broadband internet access

Cancellation Policy

Refunds are not provided for IronCircle learning experiences. 
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