Cybersecurity First Job

Zara

IT helpdesk, career switchers, bootcamp grads entering cyber. How to land a SOC analyst / info-sec first role without a CS degree: labs, certs, resumes, interviews. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release. Topics include: Cybersecurity First Job. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cybersecurity-first-job--7171835/support.

Episodes

  1. 11 Jul

    Land SOC Analyst Role Without CS Degree: Labs Certs Resumes Interviews

    In this episode of Cybersecurity First Job, host Zara breaks down exactly how to land a SOC analyst or entry-level info-sec role without a CS degree. From helpdesk backgrounds or bootcamps to your first security operations position, the focus is on controllable actions: practical home labs, in-demand certifications, resume formatting that highlights results, and interview prep that turns hands-on practice into confident answers. Learn why Security+ serves as the ideal starting credential, how to build repeatable VM setups for log monitoring and intrusion detection, and the best way to showcase projects in a one-page resume. Discover strategies for mock interviews, tool command practice with Wireshark and Splunk, and progressing to CySA+ for behavioral analytics skills. Key takeaways: - Earn CompTIA Security+ first to signal core knowledge to recruiters - Configure free home labs repeatedly until tasks feel routine - List specific lab outcomes on your resume near the top - Practice short explanations of firewall rules and log reviews https://www.spreaker.com/podca... 📩 Have questions or want to share your experience? Reach out at cybersecurity@senseofthisshit.com. 💛 Join Our Supporters Club ($3 a month) 💛 Ad-free listening + early episodes — help keep independent media alive. Click Here: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

  • 1 Episode

About

IT helpdesk, career switchers, bootcamp grads entering cyber. How to land a SOC analyst / info-sec first role without a CS degree: labs, certs, resumes, interviews. Audio for this show is produced with AI assistance. Episodes are researched, scripted, and reviewed for accuracy before release. Topics include: Cybersecurity First Job. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cybersecurity-first-job--7171835/support.

Information