How to prepare for soc as a beginner in cyber soc with no expertise starting from scratch please help how to prepare for soc cause i am willing to learn in practical way
- Learn networking basics — IP, DNS, ports, TCP/UDP.
- Learn Windows and Linux basics — commands, processes, and logs.
- Practice hands-on — start with TryHackMe’s Cyber Security 101.
- Learn SIEM tools — try Splunk or Wazuh to investigate security alerts.
- Build a small portfolio — document a few investigations and what you learned.
Spend 1–2 hours daily on practice, not just videos. You can work toward a junior SOC analyst role step by step.
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