I've tried to become a SOC analyst, but the requirements are ridiculous just to get a foot in the door. I know I can do the job, but companies seem to be run by morons who don't know how to hire. I have 2 degrees and several certifications, but I can't hardly get a call back. I'm done at this point.
@ForeverAnonymous
4 ай бұрын
This sounds like a resume issue. If you know you are qualified, have everything that looks good on paper, make sure it looks good on paper
@timah9420
4 ай бұрын
@ForeverAnonymous I appreciate the advice and where you're coming from. But I have tried everything I possibly can from tailoring my resume for the position, including personal projects, changing the format, getting references, writing cover letters, creating a public website, attending career fairs, and networking. I really don't think these people are hiring externally. I've had some interviews seem promising, only for them to end up hiring someone they had already picked internally. They are looking for unicorns for their horse stable of a company.
@minsungderstandings
4 ай бұрын
@@timah9420 gosh mate I hope you can finally achieve what you want :( and yeah, companies are definitely going insane; I don't know how how much time will this craziness last (let's hope it doesn't last much longer)... Wish you luck!
@nickdevaney2588
4 ай бұрын
@@timah9420 Apologies for butting in here, but have you tried doing Volunteering or even tried contracting? Where are you based? One thing. Never give up!
@halowaffles
4 ай бұрын
@@timah9420 Unfortunately, that's just how the job market is across ALL industry. It's a nightmare. Gone are the days you simply get educated, become qualified, and get a job. Nowadays, if you don't learn EVERYTHING about the company you're putting in a job app for, find out where the hiring managers live and catfish one, marry them, bribe the CEO with your buttcheeks, and then slaughter a goat and pray to the dark lords, you probably aren't getting the job.
@SecurityFella
4 ай бұрын
In my own experience, I kind of landed by mistake in a SOC role straight out of college. I was lucky though the company that i got the gig from gave me a chance
@ForeverAnonymous
4 ай бұрын
What do you think made them take the chance?
@SecurityFella
4 ай бұрын
I must add: nowadays you have platforms like htb etc. These are your best friends 😅
@Nickgamingvideos
5 күн бұрын
@@SecurityFellahey! Can I pick your brain? Definitely wanting to make a career switch
@UNcommonSenseAUS
4 ай бұрын
So bruv, why don't you break down your setup, your box, your laptop, what's I'm your rack I'm curious
@ForeverAnonymous
4 ай бұрын
It's quite simple, I can make a video about it if you'd like
@UNcommonSenseAUS
4 ай бұрын
@@ForeverAnonymous yeah that'd be good I like to see what others are doing.. I got a powerful pc running qubes for my main, pimped out thinkpad for mobile, i leverage a bunch of pi's for different stuff & a crypto rig I use for gpu tasks, cracking hashes etc..
@patrick_ita00
Ай бұрын
many people have to do this and they hate it. but if you like it it's a dream job
@ForeverAnonymous
Ай бұрын
Right. I can definitely see how it is not for some people. I love it.
@packmanbp
3 ай бұрын
I'm currently trying to pivot into a SOC analyst job so for me the ugliest point is the "we want a guy with 10y experience on this 3y old technology" bullshit. I admit even though I'm quite passionate with the field the thing that excites me the most is the muney, because in the end I work to be able to fund my personnal life x)
@tommypham1101
4 ай бұрын
i wish I could connect with you thru discord. there so much questions I want to ask you.
@ForeverAnonymous
4 ай бұрын
I have a link in my description for a 15 min. Consultation, after this I can take you on as a mentee where I can help direct you or if you need me to explain a topic I can do that. The 1-on-1 session is 1 hour long for $100 a session
@tommypham1101
4 ай бұрын
@@ForeverAnonymous alright lemme work on my negotiation skills here, how about.... a cup of coffee and whenever you're here in town.. I'll treat you out to the best Korean BBQ Vegas has to offer. Just Wanted to talk to you for 15 mins
@tommypham1101
4 ай бұрын
@@ForeverAnonymous if you’re up for it how can I reach out to you do you using any voip platform?
@ForeverAnonymous
4 ай бұрын
@@tommypham1101message me on Insta @ForeverAnonymousx
@fernandoc8876
23 күн бұрын
Very interesting perspectives, you mentioned something I've been asking myself a lot, I'm in the NOC now with an opportunity to move to the SOC, but my ultimate goal is Pentesting. In the NOC I have enough time to study outside the role and was wondering if I should try and skip SOC and go straight to offsec training. My initial plan was to use the SOC as a bridge.
@ForeverAnonymous
21 күн бұрын
I think the NOC can fulfill the experience a pentester role will ask for, you just have to frame it right. That being said, if the SOC role can provide similar free time to study, and it is not a pay cut, transitioning into the SOC would definitely not hurt, but I don't think it would help all that much either. Cybersecurity work is a bit... Interesting because generally none of the other jobs in the field can help you with any other job in the field. All of them are so different. I say this to say, learn how to be a pentester, and you will be able to get a pentesting job. The NOC/SOC experience will definitely help you land an interview. You just need to thoroughly know how to be a pentester to actually land a role.
@Razadog98
4 ай бұрын
Being a soc lvl 1 analyst in a big organisation really does make it difficult. You dont really get a chance to do deep dives because of the queue. What trainings do you recommend. My company offers Microsoft, Splunk and Crowdstrike but mostly they cover how to use the platform rather than gaining technical knowledge. Do you suggest finding your niche ASAP and just focusing on that? Just not a fan of this industry certs as companies tend to push it a lot to boost their company partnership.
@ForeverAnonymous
4 ай бұрын
So yes. I suggest choosing a niche. That can be difficult because if you want a higher chance of getting a job, that niche is going to be Microsoft. Personally, I love CrowdStrike. Splunk is cool too, but if I could choose any to work in forever it would be Palo Alto XDR. Personal preference. When you do choose one, make sure you are taking as many extra steps you can whenever you have an alert from that security tool. Learn the search queries, understand the syntax, and how to navigate the tool as much as you can.
@TheHaqqRemains
4 ай бұрын
Thank you
@ForeverAnonymous
4 ай бұрын
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching!
@exchompy2880
Ай бұрын
I don’t think AI can take over a SOCs job it can check everything also errors are common so monitoring is still necessary
@ForeverAnonymous
Ай бұрын
For now. We see tech growing as a field exponentially, and AI specifically is going parabolic. To take a SOC Analyst job all it has to do is bring in associated files, commands, path, origin of the file, then run a query with the obtained information to determine a risk and output that risk. Based on the risk and activity kick off playbooks found within the security tool for remediation.
@kazi1
4 ай бұрын
Great video
@ForeverAnonymous
4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much
@mrunalichavan4091
2 ай бұрын
I am going to start my first job in soc analyst any one want to give me any suggestions that i can do my best in this field???
@ForeverAnonymous
Ай бұрын
1. There is always an answer. Fall in love with finding it if it doesn't happen naturally. 2. Put in the work to become the best you can possibly be.
@san0106chit
Ай бұрын
1. Great analysts have great notes. This helps you think and improve your investigation mindset. 2. Diversify with project work and automation. Tune out as much noise as possible. This will help you stand out and showcase your impact.
@anonuser260
4 ай бұрын
Not gonna lie this video was motivating for some reason
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