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What SOC Analyst certification is best for you? There are so many to choose from, including the Practical Security Analyst Associate (PSAA), and you might be confused about what makes sense for you. Fortunately, Andrew Prince has broken down the available options. Here’s a quick look at his assessment of 5 popular SOC Analyst certs. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗧𝗜𝗔 (𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁) – CySA+: If you want to build up more foundational skills before going any deeper, the CySA+ is a pretty solid choice. Use this cert to prove you have the fundamentals down. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 – 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭: This cert goes beyond the CySA+ and provides more of a practical exam style. One of its most notable features is its incident response exam, which gives you access to a cloud lab via an in-browser session for approximately 24 hours. In that time, you must analyze and identify malicious activity found in different systems and logs. 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗦𝗲𝗰 – 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 (𝗢𝗦𝗗𝗔): Marking OffSec’s evolution into blue teaming, this is another practical exam that will teach you to recognize common methodologies and attack chains against the background of network noise. ��𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘅 – 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁: Another more hands-on cert, HTB stands out as it really requires the student to think outside the box. Plus, they have a 15-minute SOC analyst job role module that they require you complete in order to pass. 𝗧𝗖𝗠 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗢𝗖 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲: This TCMS Security certification experience has been created by Andrew Prince to help students succeed in SOC Tier 1 or Tier 2 roles. Students will learn phishing analysis, incident response procedures, threat detection techniques, log analysis, and more - the essential skills to master in this career. The PSAA is one of our most popular certifications; and with good reason; we can’t recommend it enough to those starting their SOC careers! https://t.co/a7EyD3xhxX No matter what path you choose, we’re rooting for your success. Happy defending!

TCMSecurity's tweet photo. What SOC Analyst certification is best for you? There are so many to choose from, including the Practical Security Analyst Associate (PSAA), and you might be confused about what makes sense for you.

Fortunately, Andrew Prince has broken down the available options. Here’s a quick look at his assessment of 5 popular SOC Analyst certs.

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗧𝗜𝗔 (𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁) – CySA+: If you want to build up more foundational skills before going any deeper, the CySA+ is a pretty solid choice. Use this cert to prove you have the fundamentals down.

𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 – 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭: This cert goes beyond the CySA+ and provides more of a practical exam style. One of its most notable features is its incident response exam, which gives you access to a cloud lab via an in-browser session for approximately 24 hours. In that time, you must analyze and identify malicious activity found in different systems and logs.

𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗦𝗲𝗰 – 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 (𝗢𝗦𝗗𝗔): Marking OffSec’s evolution into blue teaming, this is another practical exam that will teach you to recognize common methodologies and attack chains against the background of network noise.

��𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘅 – 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁: Another more hands-on cert, HTB stands out as it really requires the student to think outside the box. Plus, they have a 15-minute SOC analyst job role module that they require you complete in order to pass.

𝗧𝗖𝗠 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 – 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗢𝗖 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲: This TCMS Security certification experience has been created by Andrew Prince to help students succeed in SOC Tier 1 or Tier 2 roles. Students will learn phishing analysis, incident response procedures, threat detection techniques, log analysis, and more - the essential skills to master in this career.

The PSAA is one of our most popular certifications; and with good reason; we can’t recommend it enough to those starting their SOC careers! https://t.co/a7EyD3xhxX

No matter what path you choose, we’re rooting for your success. Happy defending!

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Mr. Somebody @mrtayor

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@anyiekwolo @ReidTheGame Game management is part of a coach job, not just team selection.

Mr. Somebody @mrtayor

over 1 year ago

@anyiekwolo @ReidTheGame Really? If Arsenal were losing 2.0 and the coach makes changes and we end up winning the game, so you wouldnt give the coach a praise?

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Creating a standout cybersecurity resume can be challenging, but with these essential tips and tricks, you'll be well on your way to landing your dream job. Here's how to make your resume stand out from the crowd - P.S. Download our resume template to help give yours an update! https://t.co/eBe6JKleFU This comes from our Soft Skills for the Job Market course, one of several free ones we offer. (See all of our courses here: https://t.co/P7eDiPwMet) 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱: Ensure your resume is error-free to avoid rejections due to typos. Reading it aloud can help catch mistakes that might otherwise escape you. 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Focus on your achievements rather than just listing your duties. Showcase significant contributions like leading a red team or preventing major breaches. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁: Use numbers to illustrate your contributions. For example, mention leading a team of 50+ penetration testers or saving the company $X by implementing a new process. 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀: Include activities like CTFs, bug bounties, blog posts, podcasts, and YouTube videos. These demonstrate your passion and commitment to cybersecurity. 𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗜𝘁 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: Regularly update your resume with new skills and projects. Aim for at least once a year, ideally after completing significant projects or certifications. 𝗕𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁: Present your experience truthfully while emphasizing your impact. Honesty will serve you best during the interview process. 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗔�� 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: Leverage AI like ChatGPT to refine sections of your resume, but don't rely entirely on it. These tools can help enhance your resume's polish. 𝗦𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: Finally, get a second opinion from people you trust or professional services. Friends, family, former colleagues, or mentors can offer valuable insights