The Help Desk program provides a path for professionals to specialize in a sub-area of the information security field, this allows students to get hands-on penetration testing and cyber security labs and experience for real world expectations.
Help Desk & SOC analysts have the important role of planning and carrying out the security measures for an organization's network and servers. They are tasked with keeping regular tabs on security, preventing breaches, and working quickly to secure data if a breach does occur.
Help Desk & SOC Analyst jobs are in demand, particularly in the federal government and financial service sectors. Other industries that are hiring for SOC Analyst Tier 1 & 2 analyst jobs include telecommunications, healthcare, energy, and business services.
SOC Analysts Tier 2 earn a mean annual salary of $93,770, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The top 10 percent of SOC Analysts earn more than $128,600.
