How to Become a SOC Analyst I
$55K – $75K
Monitor security events, triage alerts, and escalate incidents.
Required Skills
SIEM
Splunk
Log Analysis
TCP/IP
Linux
Windows
Incident Triage
Network Security
Threat Detection
Recommended Certifications
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA CySA+
GSEC
Career Progression
Comes From
Entry-level — no prior role required→
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