Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
As the security landscape is expanding, a SOC team offers high quality IT-security services to actively detect potential cyber threats/ attacks and quickly respond to security incidents. Organizations need skilled SOC Analysts who can serve as the front-line defenders, warning other professionals of emerging and present cyber threats.
A SOC Analyst continuously monitors and detects potential threats, assesses the alerts, and remedies or escalates them appropriately. Without a SOC analyst, organizations may be negatively impacted by the constantly changing cybersecurity threats faced by organisations today.
Prerequisites:
Network or Security administration experience recommended
Required Exam and Recommended Training
| Required Exam | Recommended Training |
| 312-39 CSA | Certified SOC Analyst (EC-CSA) |
Certification Eligibility
The CSA program requires a candidate to have 1 year of work experience in the network administration/security domain and should be able to provide proof of the same as validated through the application process unless the candidate attends official training.
Recertification
EC-Council certifications are valid for three years from the date of certification. During the three year period, the certification must be renewed by participating in EC-Council Continuing Education (ECE) Program. Full details of the EC-Council’s ECE Policy can be found at https://cert.eccouncil.org/ece-policy.html
