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Learn everything a Tier 1 Security Operations Center analyst needs to land their first role from computer, networking, Windows and Linux fundamentals, through cybersecurity foundations, SOC workflows, threat detection, endpoint monitoring, incident response, and hands-on SOC tooling.
Finish with a simulated SOC shift capstone where you triage real alerts, investigate a phishing case, and write incident reports the kind of experience you can confidently speak to in interviews.
Career outcomes
Average salary
$40K – $90K
Median time to hire
16 weeks
The journey
Complete these learning paths in order to reach the role.
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How you’ll learn
Hands-on labsPractice in real environments — not slideshows.
Real investigationsTriage alerts and work realistic SOC cases.
Interactive quizzesCheck your understanding at every step.
Career certificateEarn a verifiable credential on completion.
Skills you’ll master
soc
What you unlock
11,400 XPLevel up your profile
Completion certificateVerifiable & shareable
Community accessLearn alongside peers
Practical labsReal hands-on work
Career badgeShow your achievement
10 learning pathsA full structured track
Frequently asked questions
Yes. The path starts from computer, networking, Windows and Linux fundamentals and builds up step by step — no prior experience required.
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Follow a structured roadmap, complete practical labs, earn a verifiable certificate, and build the skills employers expect.
A Level 1 SOC analyst monitors security alerts, triages them to separate real threats from false positives, gathers context from logs and SIEM tools, and escalates confirmed incidents to senior analysts.
What will I learn in the SOC Analyst Level 1 career path?
You practice log analysis, using SIEM tools, triaging alerts, and following incident response steps, the day-to-day tasks of an entry-level analyst working in a security operations center.
Is the SOC Analyst Level 1 career path free?
Yes. The SOC Analyst Level 1 career path on Codelivly is free, with no paywall or subscription.