How To Become a SOC Analyst in 2025

Curious about how to kickstart your career as a SOC Analyst in 2025? In this video, I’ll break down the key steps to becoming a successful Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst, including:

✅ Essential skills you need to master
✅ Free and paid learning resources
✅ Certifications that matter (like CompTIA Security+, CySA+, etc.)
✅ Gaining hands-on experience with labs and platforms (LetsDefend, TryHackMe, etc.)
✅ Tips for landing your first SOC Analyst job

Whether you're new to cybersecurity or looking to make a career switch, this guide will set you on the right path to success.

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PRODUCTS TO HELP YOU GET STARTED
🗺️ 1-Year Cybersecurity Roadmap: https://mydfir.gumroad.com/l/roadmap
📘 The SOC Analyst Blueprint: https://mydfir.gumroad.com/l/blueprint
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📚 Cybersecurity bookmarks: https://mydfir.gumroad.com/l/bookmarks
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RECOMMENDED SOC ANALYST TRAINING SITES
CyberDefenders: https://cyberdefenders.org/?via=mydfir
HackTheBox: https://hacktheboxltd.sjv.io/5g6RDn
Defbox: https://defbox.io/ (Use code MyDFIR for 50% OFF)
LetsDefend: https://app.letsdefend.io/accounts/re...
TryHackMe: https://tryhackme.com/
Blue Team Labs: https://blueteamlabs.online/
KC7 Cyber: https://kc7cyber.com/
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🕒 TIMELINE
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Step 1
03:39 - Step 2
06:05 - Step 3
07:49 - Step 4
10:20 - Step 5
11:45 - Step 6
12:42 - Step 7
13:45 - Step 8
14:20 - Step 9
15:03 - Step 10
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