SOC stands for Security Operations Center.

SOC analysts help monitor and protect company systems from suspicious or harmful activity.

A SOC analyst might:

• Investigate suspicious logins
• Review security alerts
• Analyze phishing emails
• Monitor system activity
• Escalate incidents
• Document findings
• Help identify potential threats

Some days involve active investigations.

Other days involve monitoring, documentation, or learning new systems.

The role combines technology, investigation, communication, and critical thinking.

No two environments are exactly the same, which is part of what makes the role interesting.