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SOC Analyst · 6 Modules

🖥️ SOC Analyst

Security Operations Center analysts are the first line of defense. You'll monitor networks, investigate alerts, and respond to real attacks — all day, every day. This is the most accessible entry-level role in cybersecurity and a launching pad for almost every other specialty.

Your progress 0 of 6 modules complete
01
What is a SOC?
What analysts actually do, how a SOC team is structured, and what a typical shift looks like.
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02
Networking Basics for Security
IP addresses, ports, protocols, DNS, and HTTP — just enough to understand alerts and read logs.
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03
How Attacks Work
The attack kill chain, common attack types, malware basics, and how attackers think.
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04
SIEM & Log Analysis
What a SIEM is, how to read logs, spot anomalies, and write your first detection query.
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05
Incident Response
The IR process, how to escalate, what to document, and how to write an incident report.
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06
Certs & Landing Your First Job
CompTIA Security+, CySA+, resume tips, what hiring managers want, and how to get interviews.
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What you'll be able to do after this path

✓ Read and interpret security logs and alerts
✓ Understand how common attacks work
✓ Use a SIEM to investigate incidents
✓ Follow an incident response process
✓ Know which certs to pursue first
✓ Apply for and interview for SOC roles