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Cybersecurity Analyst

Protect banks, mobile money and companies from hackers. Stop the hackers before they strike.

ThinkerOrganiser
Years of study
4
degree + certifications
Starting pay
KES 70–150k
per month, starting
Demand
Growing
more jobs every year
Typical entry
B
KCSE mean grade

A day in the life

  • 08:30Check overnight security alerts.
  • 10:30Investigate a suspicious login.
  • 14:00Test a system for weaknesses.
  • 16:00Train staff to spot phishing messages.

Is it for you?

  • Best for Thinkers

    A never-ending puzzle with real stakes.

  • With a Organiser side

    You'll be trusted with the details everyone else misses.

  • Worth knowing

    Some on-call work when attacks happen.

Your path to becoming a Cybersecurity Analyst

Based on the KCSE (8-4-4) route.

  1. 1 Now · Form 2–4

    Focus on these subjects

    MathsComputer StudiesPhysicsEnglish
  2. 2 KCSE

    Aim for B overall

    C+ or better in Maths. Apply through KUCCPS after your results.

  3. 3 Study · 4 years

    BSc Information Technology / Cybersecurity

    Offered at JKUAT, Strathmore, KCA, Multimedia University and more.

  4. 4 After · Ongoing

    Certifications

    Industry certificates (like CompTIA Security+) open doors.

Pay and entry grades are indicative and change yearly. Confirm on the KUCCPS portal and with your school's career teacher.

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