The Most Common Mistakes New SOC Analysts Make

This 16-minute video from Cyber Mentor identifies the most common mistakes new SOC (Security Operations Center) analysts make and provides practical guidance to avoid them. Learn essential skills for success including asking effective investigative questions, contextualizing timelines instead of viewing events in isolation, understanding data abstraction, and creating comprehensive documentation. Presented by Andrew Prince, who draws from his own experience, the video offers valuable insights for junior analysts starting their cybersecurity careers. The content covers how to think holistically about security events, cross-reference data properly, and develop documentation skills that are often undervalued but critical for SOC work. Perfect for those preparing for Tier 1-2 SOC roles or studying for the Practical SOC Analyst Associate (PSAA) certification.