Interview: Daily Life of a SOC Analyst (Cyber Course Graduate!)

🔒Josh's Hands-On Cybersecurity Course + Internship🔒
joshmadakor.tech/cyber
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In this video, follow the daily routine of a SOC Analyst who also graduated from my cyber security course. Get insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and tools they use to monitor and respond to security threats, ensuring the digital safety of their organization.
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00:00 Intro
00:30 Guest's Background
02:39 Day-to-day working as a SOC Analyst.
05:42 Work Transition
07:43 Decision About Buying The Course
09:40 Application Process
11:07 Interview Process for Current Job and Strategies
14:43 Salary Negotiation
16:36 Experience Inside and Outside of the Course
22:29 Jordan's Final Advice
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Welcome to my new video! If you're curious about cybersecurity or considering a career in this field, this video is perfect for you! We take you through a day in the life of a SOC Analyst who also completed my cyber security course. You'll see firsthand what it's like to work in a Security Operations Center (SOC), where keeping digital environments safe is a daily task.
Discover the typical daily tasks, from monitoring security systems to responding to incidents, and learn about the tools and techniques used by professionals to protect against threats. We'll also discuss the skills needed to succeed as a SOC Analyst and how to start your career in this exciting field. Whether you're a student, a recent graduate, or just curious about cybersecurity, this video will give you a clear view of what it's like to work in the industry.
Our goal is to help you understand the importance of cyber security and inspire you to consider a career as a SOC Analyst. Remember, being a SOC Analyst is not just about fighting cyber threats; it's about being the first line of defense in protecting digital information.

[@JoshMadakor]

🔒Josh's Hands-On Cybersecurity Course + Internship🔒 joshmadakor.tech/cyber

[@RalphEdouard_InfoSec]

Super proud of my prospect and friend, Jordan. He worked super hard to get where he needed to be and I only helped him putting his experience on paper. He did all the leg work and landed that sweet remote SOC role. Awesome work!!

[@jordanbailey23]

Thanks man, I know I've told you numerous times, I couldn't have done this without you. You played a big part in this.

[@Cyber.Panda.]

@@jordanbailey23 Nice interview. I know you said you dont recommend people jumping ahead but for someone who can't take the dip in pay for help desk, can this course technically prepare you for a entry level SOC?

[@jordanbailey23]

@@Cyber.Panda. Honestly tough question to answer, because yes you do learn. In the form of compliance, understanding what logs are being utilized, triaging alerts, and security implementation. My personal opinion, if SOC work is what you want, Level Effect will be the best for that. I'm not paid by them or anything like that. A lot of what I learned in LE, translated over to my current role. LE trains for tier 2/3 SOC work.

[@michaelscott5962]

I’ve been trying to get into cyber security and it sounds like SOC analyst is a great spot to start out. Very informative.

[@jordanbailey23]

I'm learning a ton in my position. There are many different starting positions for cyber, find one that interests you and go for it. Thanks for watching the video!

[@leveleffect]

Great to see you on this episode here Jordan and hearing of your successes! there were a lot of great conversation points here that beginners and those already in IT looking to achieve their Cybersecurity goals can benefit from.

[@FarisDou]

Good video, a lot of good advice I can take from this too.

[@thecutest7142]

I cannot wait to take this course.

[@JohnCutter317]

Getting one past 2019 is like hitting lottery

[@Helen_Boayue]

This was all good.. I want him to be my mentor, dropped so much gems especially with negotiating

[@figo007tv]

Wow. Remotely? That is nice

[@jordanbailey23]

Yes, very grateful this opportunity

[@madhatistaken]

Remote is the only way 😅#remoteworkersunite

[@AStef-tl8yj]

@@madhatistaken Wise words my friend...

[@xipoohjinping8845]

Super beneficial interview, Josh. especially the advice on salary. I appreciate the upload. If you haven't already uploaded something similar, I would love to see a video focusing on technical writing and how it applies in cybersecurity, such as documenting a security incident report. For example, let's say a client on our network had non-compliant software installed on their system. How would you go about responding to such an incident? I understand that the specifics and procedures of these written responses can vary greatly depending on the work environment, but being able to write a proper and concise report has been an essential skill for me. Properly documenting an event ensures it is correctly remediated and serves as clear instruction for future reference.

[@jordanbailey23]

When I was with the DOJ, the reports were fairly straight forward. Date, time, device name, what it had on it, which security policy was affected.

[@jamevolve8380]

Have my CySA+, sec+, and will have my BS in cybersecurity soon. I hope I can get a decent paying remote job with those credentials

[@ctjmaughs]

What experience do you have?

[@ctjmaughs]

Would help if you get a cert for an OS USED in that environment.

[@jamevolve8380]

@@ctjmaughs newbie lol doing try hack me and hack the box soon

[@jamevolve8380]

@@ctjmaughs interesting any recommendations?

[@ultravioletiris6241]

Credentials aren’t usually enough on their own, which is why Josh speaks to other aspects like projects, communication, and networking

[@dfoy7266]

Keep the videos coming! Could you make a paid course for Networking by chance?

[@xboxsamito9370]

Another great video josh! I recently got sec+ and a+ if i take your course how does the intern/resume experience part work? Is there guaranteed openings? Would i be able to participate at my own pace. Im still working full time, working on wgu cyber degree and studying for net+ so im already crazy busy

[@coreyperry3596]

🔥

[@kalMHe]

He has so calm voice

[@jordanbailey23]

Thanks for watching the video!

[@ny_dna]

Hi Josh thank you as always for the great content! I graduated with a cybersecurity degree and and got my security+ out of college but was unable to get any cybersecurity roles. After learning that the roles are not entry level, i set out to get experience and slowly worked my way into a digital forensics consultant job in ediscovery after 2 years. What would be the next step to take in order to get a security analyst job or any foot into the door of cybersecurity? I feel so close but very far.

[@jordanbailey23]

DF is cyber security. Cyber sec is a massive umbrella. Congrats you're a blue teamer. What more are you looking to do?

[@JohnCutter317]

I left a lot of comments on the updated way to do that azure honeypot video lol found a way to do 90% of it

[@juwop6011]

explain

[@keishab8091]

That lab was so fun to do. The only thing I couldn’t figure out was to have the different latitudes with the country displayed on the map. So I just kept it as the different countries.

[@dshericemo1144]

I’m interested! Do I need a security clearance for GRC roles??

[@zoiks6631]

It would be helpful to know whether or not each person you interview had existing security clearance before they obtained their cybersecurity job. I feel like if you have security clearance and a pulse, it’s quite easy to get a cybersecurity job, even with little work experience.

[@jordanbailey23]

Security clearance only matters for government jobs. I only had a public trust due to my last position (which is not a security clearance).

[@tone396]

I'm jus finishing my Bs in cyber and I would love to take ur course to full in any gaps. Do u offer a payment plan on the tuition?

[@keishab8091]

I just want 2 payments lol

[@brgadoinks]

I almost finished the video. After he said that you should not look into cybersecurity if you have no exp in tech 😂. While other interviews of josh proves that it is possible haha!

[@jordanbailey23]

Thanks for watching the video! Just my personal opinion, I also explained my reason behind that. Everyone's experience and opinions differ.

[@espringer1035]

Name says Ralph but you called him Jordan Good interview!

[@jordanbailey23]

Ralph is my first name, Jordan is my middle. I prefer Jordan

[@JoshMadakor]

I noticed this later actually. When I seen his linkedin, I was like HOL' UP lol

[@espringer1035]

Can't help it lol I like paying attn to details Great course .About to run through it again

[@DakotaHoll]

Hey man I want to ask for your opinion or anyone who has one to give. I have your course but I haven't started it. Should I take my Comptia Sec+ first or complete your course first?

[@jordanbailey23]

Do both, you'll learn a lot more theory in Security+. This course was far more hands on. You'll get the best of both theory and hands on.

[@ik-oq5ev]

Take Comptia sec+ first because it will help understand wat he saying and will be doing in the course so you don’t get lost…I did google cybersecurity and sec + . I actually started his course before that but I got confused and had go back then everything became clearer.

[@ctjmaughs]

Definitely sec+ first.

[@docholliday4546]

He had me until he said you couldn't do it with no experience, I've seen MANY ppl become a SOC Analyst with no experience... No respect for him...

[@jordanbailey23]

Thanks for watching the video! Also, please rewatch the video. "I'm not saying it can't be done, but I personally wouldn't look at cybersecurity if you have no experience." I listed my reasons in the video as to why I feel this way. Everyone's opinion is different.

[@ultravioletiris6241]

People usually recommend the path they personally went through.

[@jordanbailey23]

@@ultravioletiris6241 everyone's experience varies, that's the great thing about tech. I just believe there should be foundational knowledge before going into cyber.

[@mistaaries1]

how can I get in contact with you to ask a few questions about before joining the course

[@JoshMadakor]

you can message me in linkedin or IG :)

[@G1V3M3URTAGS]

You know it's an informative video when you got Josh laughing like a kid 😅

[@jordanbailey23]

Thanks for watching the interview! We were just having a conversation ha

[@JoshMadakor]

😂

[@DallasFort1857]

can cybersecurity be outsourced? 😊

[@caseydamens2948]

I'm not North American based. Can I still take this course?

[@jordanbailey23]

Yes

[@JoshMadakor]

Fo sho! ^^

[@EricGarcia-st4nx]

Not good vid jk, good vid

[@w9s992]

they rejected from a job because I was BLACK and it was SOC POSTION.

[@Ricocase]

What are you going to do?

[@w9s992]

@@Ricocase sleep and cry

[@obikarobert5861]

Hey brother, there is no such thing as because I was BLACK, remove that mentality, it hinders your progress in this space, I’m originally from Africa with a strong accent, and I unapologetically don’t care but put me with and Indian, a Chinese in the same lab environment I will hold it down and crush it-just come to think of it, if you were an Indian would you have said this same thing. If you are good you are good,apparently there was someone better on the interview. Go back and retool yourself, up-skill,apply yourself, do more labs, brush up on soft skills, engage more thank me later.

[@Ricocase]

@@obikarobert5861 it's not always the meritocracy you believe. Nepotism, favoritism, etc. are ever-present. Often why only 1 out of bunch, if at all. Tolerated, not encouraged.

[@obikarobert5861]

@@Ricocase sure thing bro, but just don’t look at all those things they do exist, I’m not pretending they don’t, I always use those things as a motivation to standout. Don’t forget you can always apply and get remote jobs outside North America if you have the right skill. Try APAC or EMEA, they are some countries that have tax exempt. Don’t give up.