JBird Cyber

the certs don’t fix the doubt. i passed sec+ and felt like a fraud. passed cysa+ and felt like a fraud. got the soc job and felt like a fraud for a year. then one day you’re training the new guy and realize you stopped feeling like one. keep going. #infosec

@cyber_rekk Can’t preach this enough. You’re going nowhere with just certs and 0 related hands on experience

If you want to get into cybersecurity Start with it support/help desk Just try it

@sec_hub93028 Cost lol

What are the downsides of logging too much?

the rejection email is not feedback. it means you didn’t match the role on paper that week. it doesn’t mean unqualified. doesn’t mean unhirable. doesn’t mean start over. it means send the next one. keep going. #careertips

nobody talks about how boring the breakthrough actually feels. one tuesday you stop googling basic kql syntax. one friday a coworker asks you a question and you just answer. nothing happens. no fireworks. you just got better. keep going. #infosec

imposter syndrome lies. the analyst you think has it together googles basic KQL syntax three times a day. the senior who ‘just gets it’ failed Security+ in 2019. you don’t need to feel ready. you need to keep moving. that’s the whole job. #CyberSecurity

@vxdb Literally 😂

average soc analyst setup

@Ark_Aegis 💯

If you’re getting into cybersecurity, understand this early: Not everyone is a hacker. Most people think cybersecurity = hacking. That’s not even close. There are, SOC Analyst who are the Defenders GRC who builds policy, risk assesment and Compliance. Red Teamers who are the Ethical hacker and Pentesters There is more to cybersecurity beyond this.

@IamTheCyberChef Exactly. People don’t realize how much their current experience can actually be translated to SOC skills on their resume

Most people overcomplicate becoming a SOC analyst. If you’ve ever: - Checked Windows Event Viewer - Investigated a failed login - Restarted a suspicious service - Looked through firewall logs - Traced a user permission issue Now add: - Log correlation - Basic attacker techniques - SIEM familiarity - Clear documentation Congrats — you’ve already done the foundation of SOC work.

@takue_06 Replace the first line with coffee for me 😂

SOC Analyst life: ☕️ Lemon & ginger water for the focus. 🛡️ Threat hunting for the adrenaline. ⏳ Counting down the days until the next jog. ​Cybersecurity isn't just a job; it's a marathon. Stay sharp and stay secure. 🔒✨

@mr_kay7 For sure. Once you start to understand this is when the SIEM really starts to come alive

I used to think a SIEM was just a giant storage bin for logs, but it’s actually more like a translator Most devices speak in jargon that humans can’t understand, that's where "Normalization" comes in. It turns it into something a SOC analyst can read #SOC #SIEM #BuildInPublic

@DefendWithFelix @malik_cybersec @nacss_uniosun @KoredeSec @ife0x01 Underrated knowledge to have IMO

Day 2 of #30DaysOfSOC ✅ Today was all about Windows Event Logs. Digging into the Event IDs every SOC analyst needs to know failed logons process creation new accounts and more. The logs don’t lie🔍 #SecFelix #CyberSecurity #BlueTeam #SOCAnalyst #WindowsEventLogs @malik_cybersec

@CyberRacheal Soft skills for sure led to climbing the ladder faster

Be honest, what is one skill that has helped you in this Cybersecurity world? 🤔

@CyberRacheal Couldn’t have said it better. I started in “hell desk” and I don’t think I’d be where I’m at now if I didn’t. Would I ever do help desk again? Absolutely not 😂, but it’s slept on as a way to build the resume to make the pivot

Look, I see it all the time in my training sessions: students think a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is a golden ticket straight into a SOC Analyst or Pentesting role. The hard truth I have to tell them is that if you graduate without any internships or hands-on experience, that degree usually won't bypass the fundamentals. Most graduates are surprised when their first job offer is for a Help Desk or basic IT Support role. In this industry, we value skills over certificates. Even though certificates are regarded as well. A degree proves you can learn, but experience proves you can defend a network under pressure. If you aren't getting your hands dirty with internships or home labs while you're in school, be prepared to "pay your dues" in entry-level IT before you land that specialized cybersecurity seat. Start NOW!

@Shed_hood It’s slept on for sure!

someone deeply interested in cybersecurity, one resource I’ve found consistently valuable is the Cisco Networking Academy. They’ve recently introduced a structured learning path for a Cybersecurity Defense Analyst (SOC Analyst) role focused on skills like threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring. For anyone looking to break into cybersecurity, especially in blue team roles, this is definitely worth exploring. I’ve personally found their courses practical and beginner-friendly, especially for building a strong foundation. If this aligns with your goals, I’d recommend checking it out.

@tolad_ That’s pretty solid. That’s a big ask for an interview in my opinion !

SOC Analyst interview at the Imperial College, London.   “As part of your interview, you have been asked to prepare a 5-minute presentation or discussion point on the following topic: As a SOC analyst, if you were given a task to harden Active Directory, how might you expect to approach this?” 👇 One of my points was wrong, considering that students have Active Directory accounts and it’s a global college where students are from all parts of the world.

@sec_hub93028 Definitely not in my opinion. Maybe so if you consider GRC specific

Is cybersecurity an entry level field?

@romeo150x @tryhackme This is dope. Phishing analysis is one of the non-negotiable skills for any analysts we hire!

Just crushed the Phishing & Email Analysis room on @tryhackme Dissected raw email headers, decoded Base64 malicious payloads using CyberChef, and hunted down obfuscated brand impersonation attempts. Tactical defense mode: ON #SOCAnalyst #CyberSecurity #BlueTeam #ThreatHunting

@omaojo001 @CyberDefenders Keep grinding 😤

I successfully earned the 3 Days Streak badge on @CyberDefenders! cyberdefenders.org/blueteam-ctf-c… #CyberSecurity #BlueYard #blueteam #InfoSec #SOC

@Dr_SevenLabs @CyberRacheal @JolieOrich @dmlszn_cyber @smbclient1 @AltSchoolAfrica Lfg. Phishing analysis one of the core things I make sure analysts are comfortable with in our interviews !

Phishing emails tried it… I analyzed it 🕵️‍♂️🛡️ Just completed a hands-on Phishing Analysis challenge. Diving into email headers, tracing delivery details, and spotting red flags one lab at a time. On to the next challenge 🚀 #CyberSecurity #SOCAnalyst #BlueTeam #Phishing #InfoSec