UnixGuy Cyber Security Career

Watch This Before Becoming a SOC Analyst

UnixGuy Cyber Security Career

Show Notes

So you want to work in cybersecurity and perhaps you want to become a Security Operations Centre (SOC) analyst? you want to detect, monitor, analyze, and respond to Cyber attacks

Great start, however, much of the advice online is terrible. Here it from my friend Sandra who worked as a SOC analyst without having any prior experience.

We discuss training, certifications, what the job's like, and of course the effects of AI.

The job market is what most people think.

Enjoy the episode!

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