Top 7 Career Progression Cheats for SOC Analysts
In no particular order…
1. Plan ahead
Look at routes that worked for the people who
inspire you. If no one inspires you, you are
in the wrong career.2. Manage your own career
It’s your career, no one else can possibly
value it more than you do.3. Get stuck in
Shadow more experienced SOC Analysts and ask
to be involved with projects. Getting
familiar with the environments you are
protecting is crucial and will put you head
and shoulders above other analysts.4. Take on training
Your employer SHOULD ensure you are
appropriately trained for the job, however, a
career in Cyber Defence is a commitment to
lifelong learning. With FREE and affordable
training provided by the likes of OWASP,
edx.org, Pluralsight, Cybrary and YouTube the
world is your oyster. Go play.5. Talk about your career aspirations
If your manager doesn’t know where you’re
headed, they cant offer you a lift!6. Network
It’s what you know, not who you know, but
being able to engage with people within your
the industry certainly helps. Luckily
CyberSecurity offers a vast community of
talented people who run events, meetups and
webinars, which are usually free to attend.
Some employers permit access during work hours,
we certainly do.7. Ask questions
Last but by no means least! Asking questions
is how we learn, have an inquisitive mind,
feel those synapses grow!
