What Does a Cyber Security Analyst Do? (Land your First Job)

Today, we’re talking about what you should expect in a SOC Analyst role. And How you can Hack your way into Landing your first Cyber security job.

Everything you wanted to know and more about different roles in the industry, how much money cyber security analysts make, how to get experience, and more.

📒 Show Notes 📒

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0:00 Preview
0:25 What Job Titles for Cyber Security Analyst
1:56 What is a SOC Analyst?
5:00 What Sort of Salary should you expect for SOC analysts?
7:14 What Skills do you Need for SOC
11:41 How to Land your First cyber Security Job

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[xrZt]

The best job description for security analyst I've heard of was: "That grumpy guy/gal who shouts at me everytime I click those links and open attachments in those curious e-mails"...

[Chris-tqjy]

I got a job as an ISSO with no experience, started at $109, 000. After two year’s experience and if I get my CISSP, my pay scale will go between $130, 000-189, 000 as an ISSM.

[suburbanflower]

I must commend the editor for making this engaging but not visually overwhelming. Truly fun and informative

[Denspion]

I'm in my first semester of getting my B.S. in Cyber Security through WGU, I've been watching tons of videos like this to prepare me, i'm learning toward Cyber Security Analyst and trying to narrow down what seems a good fit for me, SOC Analyst seems like something I'd enjoy, thank you for these videos. Subscribed!

[emmanuelbucio]

This just ignited my desire to wanting to do this

[josereyes]

Thank you for getting right into the actual content I was looking for. The last video I clicked on was a day in the life of a cyber security analyst and then showed him making a smoothie and walking his dog. Wasting my time.

[MusicalMachineEtc]

I just got accepted into college for a cybersecurity degree, but have no prior knowledge in the field and this is absolutely calming my nerves about going in blind. Ready to get in and learn the ins and outs of the industry.

[cyberacademics]

One of the best videos covering a job descriptions I’ve seen for a cyber security role. A SOC is the area I want to get into with currently being a IT Technician II. Thank you for this info and I subscribed!

[briansmith]

Ton of helpful info!
You’re becoming my “go to” instructor! 😊

[PYCHO]

Thank you for this video. Currently unemployed and my previous sector is dead where I live. It's not worth moving for, time to upskill from nothing. Subbed ❤

[monkey]

I am just finshing my first foundational certificate and feeling like I don't know enough, just "I know what I don't know" and this video left me with concrete idea of what to do next to help in my process, thank you for this and I will be checking out the next videos you referenced at the end of the video!

[neemsuur]

Great video, I liked how it was super concise, informative and actionable. Well done.

[Supacool_KennyCash]

Thank you so much! In three months this is the first time I watched a video that told me the answers to my questions

[tanq]

Hey Gerald, great video! Was wondering if you’re going to do a live Q&A session anytime soon. Can’t wait for it!

[andreamoore]

I LOVE your channel!! This video was excellent and gave me a better understanding of what a SOC anayst does. I am going to look for the blog post and start building my lab soon! Thank you so much for pouring into the community in a way that is not boring. You keep it very informative and concise and cool! I actually caught the vapors on this one. LOL. Thanks again!

[T-ACK]

This is the second time I watched this video. I love it.

[jonathanj.]

As a person who's completely new to IT networking and cybersecurity and has zero experience, what are the best certifications and courses to go after to fast track their way into this job field?

Also, is getting a degree in IT, Computer Science and/or Programming worth it?

[charliedallachie]

Been struggling to find remote cyber work since I relocated to a more rural area during the pandemic. Lost my last 100% remote role. Most want hybrid or back to the office. Some jobs need to be on site like SOC work but a lot can be remote like compliance work (my area).

[ImpactandPurpose]

Such a great truth and a way to get it all done. With the little idea and path journey clips, you have introduced in this video one should be able to follow the right way. Thank you for this.

[Qprezza]

Question: Do you think I should take the CompTIA A+ before taking a Cybersecurity Analyst course? Do you think the cybersecurity analyst courses cover the basics of what’s needed to really grasp how the be an analyst without needing to take the Comptia A+?