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From SOC to ethical hacking: Which path in cybersecurity suits you?
From SOC to ethical hacking: Which path in cybersecurity suits you?
Will you start as a defender or an ethical hacker? Learn the difference between SOC Analyst and Penetration Tester and how to choose the best path for your cybersecurity career.
In the world of cybersecurity, there is no single path. Some choose to defend systems against attacks, while others choose to test them and discover vulnerabilities before hackers do.
But the most important question: which of the two paths suits you more?
What is a SOC Analyst?
A Security Operations Center Analyst is the first line of defense for any organization. Their main task is to continuously monitor systems, analyze alerts and logs, and respond to security incidents as soon as they occur.
They use tools such as:
SIEM Systems (like Splunk and ELK)
Wireshark for network analysis
Threat Intelligence Feeds to track recent attacks
They work within a team known as the Blue Team, whose goal is continuous protection from any cyber threat.
What is an Ethical Penetration Tester?
An ethical hacker is someone who legally attacks systems to discover vulnerabilities before malicious attackers do. They conduct comprehensive tests covering websites, networks, and applications, using tools such as:
Metasploit Framework
Burp Suite
Kali Linux
They work within a Red Team focused on experimental attacks and analyzing vulnerability results.
Differences between the two paths:
How to choose the right path for you?
If you enjoy analysis and monitoring, start with the SOC / SEC450 path.
If you lean toward challenge and creative thinking, choose the Penetration Testing path.
Join cybersecurity courses at CTFA now and start your career path.
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