Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Information assurance analysts ensure that data is protected during processing, storage, transmission, and usage. They assess risk factors and take steps to protect the data and the systems used to facilitate its use or storage from cyber criminals and spies, or from accidental release to the media, business competitors, or foreign governments. This data can range from credit card information and medical records, to trade secrets and intellectual property, to top secret government intelligence. Information assurance analysts (IAAs) are most commonly responsible for protecting digital data, but some also protect hard-copy data. They are also known as information assurance officers.
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor's DegreeCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Hands On
Problem-Solving
Technical
Career Ladder
Consultant or Chief Data/Security Officer
Information Assurance Manager
Senior Information Assurance Analyst
Information Assurance Analyst
Information Technology Worker
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