Information Risk Analyst
The role
What does a Information Risk Analyst do?
Information risk analysts conduct objective, fact-based risk assessments on existing and new systems and technologies, and communicate findings to all stakeholders within the information system.
The details
Information Risk Analyst career paths

Domain knowledge
- Risk management
- Vulnerability assessment

Related job titles
- ISSO
- Cybersecurity auditor
- Cybersecurity assessor
- Security analyst
- Risk analyst
- Security controls assessor

Common certifications
Information Risk Analyst career paths
Information Security Intelligence & Compliance Analytics
In this path, you'll explore data analytics in an information security compliance context.
ISACA Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) (2022 Update)
The ISACA CRISC exam is one of the best ways to improve and demonstrate your skills in enterprise IT risk management. This learning path is your guide toward acing the CRISC exam — one of the most respected and highest-paying certifications available.

Vulnerability Assessment
Learn to develop a well-structured framework for analyzing the security of a system.
Plans & pricing
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$299 / year
- 190+ role-guided learning paths (e.g., Ethical Hacking, Threat Hunting)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
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$799 per license / year
- Team administration and reporting
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- 190+ role-guided learning paths and assessments (e.g., Incident Response)
- 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
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- Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, CISA)
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