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Whether you're pursuing cybersecurity, cloud, networking, or other IT certifications, we provide additionaly guidance and support to help candidates navigate and aquire their certificates.
Certification Roadmap
Select your target role and get a structured certification path — grouped by beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels with cost and time estimates for each.
Popular roles:
Roadmap for Soc Analyst
Total certifications
9
Estimated duration
27 months
Total exam cost
$10,666USD
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA
Establishes a foundational understanding of core security concepts, risk management, and incident response principles essential for initial SOC operations.
Cisco CCNA
Cisco
Provides critical networking knowledge to understand traffic patterns, identify anomalies, and analyze network-based attacks, a cornerstone of SOC analysis.
CompTIA CySA+
CompTIA
Validates practical skills in threat detection, vulnerability management, and security operations center (SOC) analysis, directly preparing for entry-level SOC tasks.
GIAC GCIH (GIAC Certified Incident Handler)
GIAC
Develops advanced incident handling and response capabilities, enabling effective containment, eradication, and recovery from security incidents within a SOC.
EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
EC-Council
Provides a deep understanding of attacker methodologies, tools, and tactics, allowing SOC analysts to anticipate threats and improve detection strategies.
Splunk Core Certified Power User
Splunk
Demonstrates proficiency in using Splunk for data analysis, dashboard creation, and basic security monitoring, a crucial skill for operating SIEM platforms in a SOC.
GIAC GCIA (GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst)
GIAC
Focuses on advanced network intrusion detection, packet analysis, and threat hunting techniques, essential for senior SOC analysts investigating complex attacks.
GIAC GCTI (GIAC Certified Threat Intelligence)
GIAC
Develops expertise in collecting, analyzing, and applying threat intelligence to proactively identify and defend against sophisticated adversaries, enhancing SOC's defensive posture.
(ISC)² CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
(ISC)²
Provides a comprehensive understanding of information security governance, risk management, and operations, preparing senior SOC analysts for leadership and strategic roles within a SOC or broader security team.
Cost estimates reflect exam fees only — study materials not included. Durations are estimates and vary by prior experience.