Be ready today for CYBER SECURITY demands of tomorrow.
Examining the SOC Analyst roles………
Cybercrime resulted in $16.6 billion losses in the US according to the 2024 FBI’s Internet Crime report.
Many reports show a shortage of 750,000 cybersecurity professionals in 2025, demand far outpacing supply.
One MAJOR contributor to this shortfall , the skill gap between entry level job seekers and open positions, REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE!
CTT recommends candidates launching a career in cybersecurity bridge the skill gap with the CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications, global standard bearer credentials for entry level IT job roles.
There are many job roles under the cybersecurity umbrella, this article will focus on the SOC (Security Operations Center) Analyst role.
Once the experience clock is ticking, your next step is a SOC Analyst Tier 1 job role. They are the “first responders” of cybersecurity , answering threat analysis questions such as the who, what, when, and where of security incidents . They assess new security alerts, determine which ones are legitimate, and should they be escalated to Tier 2 professionals. CTT recommends the CompTIA Security+ for this job role, the most widely adopted ISO/ANSI-accredited early career cybersecurity certification on the market (International Organization for Standardization/American National Standards Institute).
To be prepared for the SOC Tier 2 role we recommend the CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) certification. You will be analyzing the threat, the systems affected, and creating and implementing the strategy to eliminate the threat. The CEH certification validates your expertise identifying and mitigating cybersecurity threats. Over 1 in every 2 professionals received promotions after CEH.
Tier 3 SOC Analysts are the “project managers’ in cybersecurity operations, combining deep technical experience with strategic thinking. They are responsible for the entire organization’s cybersecurity success. We recommend the CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) certification for this role. It is the premier validating credential for “best in class” cybersecurity management.
Cybersecurity professionals aren’t born! They develop their skills by moving through the various job roles and certifications are the door openers. If this is your dream, TODAY is the time to activate your cybersecurity success plan for TOMORROW