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Dear Cyber Security Enthusiast, Want a Career in Cyber Security? Here are 11 things to train on that will help you become a SOC Analyst.

Knowledge = Power.

No one cares how you gain your knowledge. They just care that you know it. When you can describe how your use your favorite SIEM, have a deep conversation about packet analysis, or how to tune an IDS, they aren't going to care whether you acquired your knowledge through a boot camp, college, or YouTube.

Here are 11 tools to train in that will help you fine tune your skills in Defensive security so that you can become a valuable SOC Analyst.

🔵 SIEM Tools:
Splunk
IBM QRadar
LogRhythm
AlienVault

🔵 IDS Tools:
Snort
OSSEC

🔵 EDR/XDR Tools:
CrowdStrike
Carbon Black
SentinelOne
Defender for Endpoint

🦈 Wireshark - Everything the internet does uses packets. Being able to break down and analyze packets to fully understand them and know what they are doing will truly help you understand nearly any SOC tool that you touch.

If you understand these and can communicate clearly about them, you are paving the way to a great future working from your pajamas. Remember, the more knowledge you have, the more powerful force you will become in this great field.

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[Israelxox]

Only genius people say this! Respect ✊

[takefive]

Assuming a lack of certification on your resume doesn't weed you out from HR software to get that interview in the first place....

[SaintSaint]

Yes! I've ran a hackerspace since 2010. I've seen all types come through and many paths that lead to success and failure. The only consistent thing for success is passion.

[sangsangdv]

Thx mate . I finished my IT SUPPORT . WHILE I study DATA Analytics, Cybersecurity, and Python. It's wonderful. Great video.

[sergiojhdz]

Man I wished I would've realized this sooner. Social media is so saturated with people promoting certifications. Not that I haven't gained knowledge from study material but I could've done it faster and have more to show for by doing hands on virtual labs at home, which I'm now doing. Currently only have Google cybersecurity, and thats definitely not enough for recruiters lol

[peteryang]

This is so applicable to life. I’m waking up to this everyday. My new mantra.

[GUTTAX]

Needed to hear this! This is how I’ve personally felt about my journey & you just solidified it!

[rawkfist-ihnk]

Agreed. You end up needing certs only when you work for a company like a VAR or some MSPs when they need certain numbers of CCIEs and CCNPs to keep in Ciscos good graces and keep the discounts flowing

[QR-cyber-exp]

Great advice! The key things about Certs are they show the discipline of having done the work. The cert itself will contain (somewhat) outdated info after a while anyway.

[bdfdoox]

Thanks a lot. I really appreciate this.

[Qprezza]

Thank you, you’ve made me feel more confident about switching over from healthcare to the tech world.

[TheYaznali]

I don't have any certs and still get hired technology. Everything can be learned in thr field of technology you don't need a paper to prove it. Just knowledge.

[JF]

FACTS! I bring up in an interview VMware ESXi as I've worked with it in the past and explain vmotion, DRS and HA/FO... They never ask how you know it... Been in the IT sector for over 20 years... I just understand the tech.

[milenachisco]

I am so glad i heard you this morning.. i am a social worker looking to change my career.. i am studying now. I am scared to death 😂. Thank u for taking the time to make these videos

[Sassysaash]

Thank you! Im looking to do security sales!

[hammazahmed]

I have just started my masters in the US. In cybersecurity. Really been trying to study outside class. Get some basic certification. And increase my field of knowledge.
Thanks for pointing this out.❤

[arnestodenz]

One of the best advise I heard so far about this topic! Certs could be useful but they’re still revenue models in the first place. Gaining the right knowledge is al that count.

[Blaqdorngj]

thank you for the wise words coming in a new industry like this seems a bit scary, not knowing were to start, what to learn and what to focus on.

[TalkChou]

Thanks for these incredible videos Mike! I'm a new follower and getting good vibes to keep creating my videos for my fellows in Brazil! My goal is to educate my Home Country which is very poor regarding Cyber Security knowledge specially that more than 90% does not speak English and can't see these great contents like yours. So thank you!

[InfiniteTony]

Great info, really needed to hear this. I always thought that employers cared about every single cert as I always see people flaunting their multiple certifications. Thanks for the honesty!