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SOC & SIEM · Module 10 of 10

SOC careers and skills

Become a SOC analyst.

📖 Key ideas

  1. Entry role: SOC analyst L1; grow to L2/L3, threat hunter, IR lead.
  2. Skills: networking, Windows/Linux, logs, SIEM queries, scripting.
  3. Certifications: CompTIA Security+, CySA+, Splunk Core User, Microsoft SC-200, Blue Team Level 1.
  4. Practise with home labs (Wazuh, Security Onion) and blue-team platforms (LetsDefend, CyberDefenders).
  5. Soft skills: clear writing, calm under pressure, curiosity.
💡 Real-life example: A SOC analyst is a night-shift guard with detective skills: watchful, curious and calm.
SC-200Microsoft Security Operations Analyst certification
CySA+CompTIA analyst certification
Home labPersonal practice environment
Blue teamDefensive security team