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SOC Intern

Key responsibilities, deliverables / outcomes
• Learn to observe the various security software used by the soc, identifying, and analyzing alerts that may indicate suspicious activity.
• Under supervision, take point on investigating lower-priority alerts to determine if they are genuine threats or false positives.
• Gather additional context around security alerts, such as user information or system details, to aid in proper evaluation.
• Complete the assigned learning topics.
• Assist senior analysts in researching new threats and updating knowledge bases to improve detection capabilities.
• Documenting procedures, escalation protocols, and incident details.
• Expected to understand and strictly follow the organization's security policies and procedures.
• Assist l1 analysts in incident workflow whenever required.
• Track incident status as per standard operating procedures (sop) defined.
• Report computer security events, by established processes and procedures.
• Learn about maintaining basic security hygiene practices like password management and system hardening procedures.

Key skills
• Must be adaptable and eager to learn new tools, technologies, and security procedures.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks, manage their time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Analyzing complex situations and identifying the root cause of security incidents.
• Need a keen eye for detail to ensure accurate analysis and response.
• Need to communicate effectively with analysts, it teams, and management to share information and coordinate efforts.
• Communication skills – professional-level written and verbal communication.
• Need to be able to work independently on assigned tasks and take ownership of their work.
• Should demonstrate a strong work ethic and take the initiative to identify and address potential security risks.

Key competencies
1. Communication
2. Continuous learning & improvement
3. Security fundamentals
4. Analytical thinking & decision making
5. Security tool proficiency