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All career pathsBLUE TEAM & SOC ANALYST CAREER PATH

From IT fundamentals to SOC operations, incident response and threat detection.

A structured path from IT fundamentals to SOC operations, threat detection and network security, preparing you for a career as a Blue Team and SOC Analyst.

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YOUR DESTINATIONBlue Team & SOC AnalystDetect · Defend · Respond
High industry demandOrganizations of every size need skilled SOC analysts to defend against growing cyber threats.
Strong salary growthBlue team and SOC roles offer competitive pay that increases quickly with experience and certifications.
Clear career progressionMove from junior analyst to threat hunter, detection engineer or security engineer.
Hands-on, practical skillsLearn real SOC tools and workflows used daily by security teams worldwide.
YOUR ROADMAP

One career. 4 levels.
A clear next step at every stage.

Each level groups the core skills you need — and the Ingress training mapped to them.

01
Foundation
Next: Junior SOC Analyst

Build your IT and security fundamentals

  • Build Windows and Linux administration skills
  • Understand TCP/IP, networking, firewalls and VPNs
  • Work with virtualization and Active Directory
  • Learn security fundamentals, common threats and vulnerabilities
  • Build a strong foundation in cybersecurity concepts
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02
Junior SOC Analyst
Next: SOC Analyst

Learn to monitor, investigate and respond to security incidents

  • Analyse security logs and alerts
  • Investigate phishing and suspicious activity
  • Learn SIEM and security monitoring fundamentals
  • Perform digital forensics and incident investigation
  • Apply threat intelligence and MITRE ATT&CK
  • Build basic detection rules and investigate incidents
Recommended trainings
Blue Team Analyst
03
Advanced Blue Team
Next: Senior SOC / Detection Engineer

Develop threat hunting and detection engineering skills

  • Perform advanced threat hunting
  • Investigate endpoint and network attacks
  • Develop and tune security detections
  • Apply Sigma and YARA concepts
  • Conduct advanced incident response and digital forensics
  • Automate security monitoring and response
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04
Specialisation
Next: Security Engineer

Deepen your network security expertise

  • Configure and manage next-generation firewalls
  • Design and implement network security controls
  • Troubleshoot network and security incidents
  • Apply Palo Alto security best practices
Recommended trainings
Network Security with Palo Alto
SKILL ASSESSMENT

Find your level, then close the gaps.

A practical assessment maps your skills to a personalised plan — in about 10 minutes.

AssessA practical test scores every skill on this path.
LearnA plan built around your specific gaps.
PracticeExercises that target your weak spots.
Track ProgressWatch your grades climb over time.
Assess my skills Takes approximately 5–10 minutes. Receive a personalised learning recommendation.

EXAMPLE RESULT68% · Junior

B
A

Linux AdministrationStrength — solid fundamentals

88
A

Windows Server AdministrationStrength

85
B

TCP/IP NetworkingMinor gaps

74
B

Active DirectoryGood — go deeper

71
B

VirtualizationSolid

72
C

Security FundamentalsGap — below level bar

55
C

Bash ScriptingGap

52
D

SIEM FundamentalsLargest gap

30
INSTRUCTOR TEAM

Learn from engineers who build and operate production systems.

This path brings together specialists who work in the field every day — across development, architecture, operations and engineering leadership.

Yusif Gasimov — Transformational Leader | Mentor & Coach | Information and Cybersecurity Enthusiast (Red Team) at FranklinCovey Azerbaijan

Yusif Gasimov

Transformational Leader | Mentor & Coach | Information and Cybersecurity Enthusiast (Red Team) · FranklinCovey Azerbaijan

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Daryanur Huseynov — Head of Information Security at Administrative Department of the President

Daryanur Huseynov

Head of Information Security · Administrative Department of the President

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UPCOMING COHORT

Join the next Blue Team & SOC Analyst cohort.

Small groups, mentor-led sessions and a fixed schedule so you actually finish.

Start dateAnnounced soon
ScheduleEvenings · 2×/week
SeatsLimited
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