CyberCertPrepSecurity FundamentalsCareer AwarenessEASYFree question
What does a SOC (Security Operations Center) analyst primarily do?
- A.Monitors security alerts, investigates incidents, and responds to threats
- B.Develops new software applications
- C.Designs network infrastructure
- D.Manages human resources
Why A is correct
A SOC analyst monitors an organization's security posture by reviewing alerts from security tools (SIEM, IDS, EDR), investigating potential incidents, escalating confirmed threats, and performing initial response actions. It is one of the most common entry-level cybersecurity roles and provides broad exposure to security operations.
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