Transitioning From Helpdesk to Cybersecurity
A realistic 6 to 18 month path from helpdesk to SOC analyst covering certifications, home lab setup, internal transfer tactics, salary data, and the interview process.
April 2026
March 2026
Cisco CyberOps Associate: Entry-Level Security Certification for...
What the Cisco CyberOps Associate 200-201 exam tests, why it aligns with SOC analyst roles better than Security+, domain breakdown with log analysis and packet inspection content, and how to prepare.
CompTIA CySA+: The Certification for SOC and Threat Intelligence...
What CompTIA CySA+ CS0-003 tests beyond Security+, the operational focus of the Security Operations and Vulnerability Management domains, CVSS scoring, and how to prepare with hands-on SIEM practice.