Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats in a 24/7 operations center. Progress from Tier 1 analyst to SOC manager.
Salary range: $55k (entry) - $140k (senior)
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Foundation — validates baseline security knowledge
CompTIA CySA+
CompTIA
Core — threat detection and behavioral analytics
Blue Team Level 1
Security Blue Team
Recommended — practical blue team skills
GIAC Certified Incident Handler
GIAC
Advanced — incident handling and forensics
Certified Information Systems Security Professional
ISC2
Senior — management-level security certification