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T. Wall, J. RodrickJump-start Your SOC Analyst Careerhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-6904-6_5

5. The SOC Analyst

Tyler Wall1   and Jarrett Rodrick2
(1)
Braselton, GA, USA
(2)
Melissa, TX, USA
 

In this chapter, we’ll discuss the tools to be aware of as a SOC analyst, concepts to understand, common security definitions, and zero trust infrastructure.

Imagine badging into the front door of your office building and saying hello to the guard that you see every day, wondering what you will get him for Christmas. You leave your badge at home, more often than you should, so you’ve chitchatted a bit as he gets you a temporary badge. You know he has a little boy about to turn two, and he really likes hot wheels. You think ...

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