Skills and experience required for Security Analyst for SOC-L1
A Security Analyst for SOC-L1 (Security Operations Center – Level 1) typically requires the following skills and experience:
A security analyst for SOC-L1 must have a basic understanding of networking and security concepts, such as TCP/IP, firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention, and VPNs.
A security analyst for SOC-L1 should have familiarity with commonly used security tools, such as SIEM, IDS/IPS, vulnerability scanners, and packet captures.
A security analyst for SOC-L1 should have a good understanding of operating systems such as Windows, Unix, and Linux.
A security analyst for SOC-L1 must have a good understanding of security incidents and be able to identify and respond to them.
A security analyst for SOC-L1 should have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and analyze security threats and incidents.
A security analyst for SOC-L1 must be able to communicate effectively with team members, management, and external stakeholders.
A security analyst for SOC-L1 must have an understanding of compliance standards, such as PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOX.
Having relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+, GIAC, or Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) would be an added advantage.
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