Cyber Security Analyst Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, Opening hook: In my current role I’ve helped tighten security across a mid‑sized cloud and on‑premise network by prioritising real risks and clear, actionable steps. For example, I mapped out a vulnerability plan for a mixed environment and reduced exposure in 6 weeks by focusing on high‑risk assets and practical mitigations. I’m keen to bring that practical, risk‑aware approach to [Company Name] as a Cyber Security Analyst. Skills alignment: I work across vulnerability assessments, malware analysis and incident response, and I routinely analyse alerts from security tools, proxies and network devices. I’m comfortable coordinating risk assessments, researching threat intel, and turning findings into concrete controls and procedures. I’ve used tools for endpoint protection, network monitoring and log analysis, and I stay grounded in governance and security hygiene that teams can actually follow. Evidence story: At [Previous Company], a malware outbreak exposed gaps in recovery playbooks and data integrity controls. I led the investigation, traced the attack chain, and implemented a layered recovery process with validated backups and tested integrity checks. The team recovered data faster and we significantly improved our mean time to containment by focusing on rapid triage and repeatable containment steps. Professional close: I’m available to discuss how I can contribute to your security program and help [Company Name] stay ahead of evolving threats. I’m free for a chat next week and can adjust to your preferred time. Kind regards, [Your Name]