CV Example
Cybersecurity Analyst CV Example & Writing Guide
A cybersecurity CV should show threat awareness, incident response, and compliance expertise.
Recommended CV structure
Summary of security focus and certifications
Skills: SIEM, vulnerability management, incident response, forensics
Experience with incidents handled and controls implemented
Tools: Splunk, CrowdStrike, Nessus, Wireshark
Certifications: Security+, CISSP, CEH
Education
ATS keywords to include
SIEM
Incident Response
Vulnerability Management
Threat Intelligence
Compliance
SOC
Network Security
Use these terms naturally in your summary, skills, and experience sections. Our ATS checker scans for role-relevant keyword density and context.
Quantified bullet examples
Triaged 200+ security alerts/month, reducing false positives by 35% through tuning.
Led incident response for phishing campaign, containing breach within 4 hours.
Implemented vulnerability management program that cut critical open findings by 60%.