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SOC Analyst Career Guide (UK)
SOC analyst roles are a common entry point into cyber security. Build strong fundamentals, learn how alerts and incidents work, and you’ll have a clear path into UK SOC roles.
Build your foundations
Networking + Security fundamentals (Security+ level concepts help a lot).
Understand SOC workflows
Alerts → triage → escalation → incident response. Learn what “good” evidence looks like.
Move towards job placement
A structured programme + career support gets you interview-ready faster.
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