A SOC Analyst is responsible for monitoring, detecting, investigating, and responding to cybersecurity threats to protect an organization's systems, networks, and data. They use security tools to identify suspicious activities, analyze security incidents, and help prevent cyberattacks.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor security alerts and events (24/7 SOC setting)
Investigate and respond to security incidents
Analyze logs from firewalls, SIEM, EDR, and other security tools
Identify vulnerabilities and recommend security improvements
Escalate critical threats to senior security teams
Maintain incident reports and documentation
Required Skills
Basic Networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
SIEM Tools (e.g., Splunk, QRadar, Microsoft Sentinel)