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Best Cybersecurity Certifications for Beginners: 2026 Costs

8 beginner certs ranked for SOC analyst jobs, with prices checked on each issuer's site in Sept 2026: Security+ $439, BTL1 £399, ISC2 CC no longer free.

Astrid LindqvistMay 21, 202618 min read

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Common Port Numbers Cheat Sheet: 42 Ports for SOC Triage

The 42 TCP/UDP port numbers SOC analysts read in firewall logs and SIEM alerts, what each one means in triage, and a printable cheat sheet image to save.

Astrid LindqvistMay 11, 202621 min read

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SOC Analyst Interview Questions: 30 With Answers

SOC analyst interview questions decoded: what interviewers test, sample answers, and log examples to study before your first security ops interview.

Astrid LindqvistApr 23, 202619 min read

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How to Become a SOC Analyst (With or Without a Degree)

How to become a SOC analyst: a realistic roadmap from IT helpdesk to SOC, covering certs, hands-on practice, and what hiring managers actually screen for.

Astrid LindqvistApr 6, 202614 min read