The frontlines of cybersecurity operations include many unfilled jobs and exciting career
opportunities. A transition to a security operations center (SOC) analyst position could be the
start of a new path for you. Learn to actively analyze threats protect your enterprise from
harm and kick-start your road to cybersecurity success with this one-of-a-kind book. Authors
Tyler Wall and Jarrett W. Rodrick carefully and expertly share real-world insights and
practical tips in Jump-start Your SOC Analyst Career. The lessons revealed equip you for
interview preparation tackling day one on the job and setting long-term development goals.
This book highlights personal stories from five SOC professionals at various career levels with
keen advice that is immediately applicable to your own journey. The gems of knowledge shared in
this book provide you with a notable advantage for entering this dynamic field of work. The
recent surplus in demand for SOC analysts makes Jump-start Your SOC Analyst Career a must-have
for aspiring tech professionals and long-time veterans alike. Recent industry developments such
as using the cloud and security automation are broken down in concise understandable ways to
name a few. The rapidly changing world of cybersecurity requires innovation and fresh eyes and
this book is your roadmap to success. What You Will Learn Understand the demand for SOC
analysts Know how to find a SOC analyst job fast Be aware of the people you will interact with
as a SOC analyst Be clear on the prerequisite skills needed to be a SOC analyst and what to
study Be familiar with the day-to-day life of a SOC analyst including the tools and language
used Discover the rapidly emerging areas of a SOC analyst job: the cloud and security
automation WhoThis Book Is For Anyone interested in starting a career in cyber security: recent
graduates IT professionals transitioning into security veterans and those who are self
taught
