EP 65: How to Best Prepare for a Role in the SOC
- S2E65
- 42:15
- March 4th 2022
https://www.yourcyberpath.com/65
In this episode, we are focused on preparing for a role in a security operations center (SOC). To be effective in a SOC, you need to understand how everything works, including promotions, how to work with other people, the skills you need to be hired in the first place, and a good understanding of the tools to use to perform the job successfully.
When working for a security operations center, you usually need to be willing to work 24/7/365, since cybersecurity analysts often work on shifting schedules. After all, the bad actors out there don’t stop hacking just because it's 2am on a Saturday morning. If you’re a jobseeker, it is imperative to ask for the organization's staffing so that you can know what that schedule will look like. For example, you could find yourself working 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, and it could include holidays and weekends.
There are 5 skills and tools that you need to be able to do your job well - knowing how to read log analysis, packet analysis, how to use security information and event monitor, vulnerability scanning and patch management. In this lesson, we dive into each of these to give you the resources needed to learn these skills and be effective when working in a security operations center.
What You’ll Learn
● What skills are needed to conduct log analysis
● What full packet capture is
● How to use a security information and event monitor system
● Why cybersecurity organizations need vulnerability scanning and patch management
Relevant Websites For This Episode
Other Relevant Episodes
● Episode 30 - Cybersecurity Job That Fits Like A Glove
● Episode 31 - All The Jobs in A Large Cybersecurity Organization
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Meet the Hosts
Jason Dion is a former college professor and the lead instructor at Dion Training Solutions. He has multiple information technology professional certifications, including Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), Certified Network Defense Architect (CNDA), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Digital Media Collector (DMC), CySA+, Security+, Network+, A+, PRINCE2 Practitioner, and ITIL. With networking experience dating back to 1992, Jason has been a network engineer, Deputy Director of a Network Operations Center, and an Information Systems Officer for large organizations around the globe.
Kip Boyle is a husband, dad, entrepreneur, and experienced cyber risk manager. He founded Cyber Risk Opportunities LLC in 2015 after 7 years as the CISO of PEMCO Insurance in Seattle. As a captain on active duty in the US Air Force, he served in the Combat Archer and F-22 Stealth Fighter programs, where he was the director of enterprise network security. These days, he serves as virtual chief information security officer for many customers, including a professional sports team and fast-growing FinTech and AdTech companies. Over the years, Kip has built teams by interviewing hundreds of cybersecurity professionals. And now, he’s sharing his insider’s perspective with you!