A comprehensive guide for individuals aiming to become Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts, covering the essential knowledge, prerequisite technical skills like networking and endpoint security, and the tools critical to the role, such as SIEM and SOAR platforms. The chapters discuss the high demand and career trajectory within the cybersecurity field, offer job-hunting strategies including networking and interview preparation, and detail the various teams and external entities a SOC analyst interacts with. Additionally, the book includes a specific chapter on the evolution and security models of cloud computing and provides personal stories and advice from current SOC analysts and directors.
