Ready to take the next step as a SOC Analyst?
SOC analysts are the first to respond to cyber security incidents. Report on cyberthreats and implement any changes needed to protect customer environment. Uses threat intelligence such as updated rules and indicators of compromise (IOCs) to pinpoint affected systems and the extent of the attack. Analyzes running processes and configs affected systems. Carries out in-depth threat intelligence analysis to find the perpetrator, the type of attack, and the data or systems impacted. Creates and implements a strategy for containment and recovery.
SOC Analyst – works as a first line defense, rapidly addressing security incidents and threats within an organization. In your role as a first responder, you will be using a host of forensics tools to find the root cause of a problem, limit the damage and see that it never happens again.