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Security Operations

Security Operations

Watch for threats and respond when something goes wrong.

$50k–$75k
Starting salary
8–14 wks
Time to hired
CompTIA Security+
Key certification

What you actually do

You monitor alerts in a Security Operations Center. When something looks suspicious, you investigate.

A typical day

Review overnight alerts. Investigate a suspicious email. Document findings. Brief your team.

This is for you if...

you're detail-oriented, catch things others miss, and stay level-headed.

Traits that fit

You notice when things seem off
You stay calm under pressure
You like investigating
You follow procedures well

Core skills

Network fundamentalsSIEM tools (Splunk)Log analysisIncident triageMITRE ATT&CK

Your roadmap

1
Foundation
4–6 wks
Get CompTIA Security+
Learn networking basics
Set up a free home lab
2
Build Skills
4–6 wks
Complete TryHackMe SOC Level 1
Practice analyzing alerts
Learn MITRE ATT&CK
3
Get Hired
2–4 wks
Build a lab portfolio
Apply to SOC Analyst I roles
Interview prep with our team

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