Cybersecurity Analyst

Step into the SOC and respond to a real-time security incident as a Tier 1 analyst. You’ll review alerts, analyze logs, collaborate with teammates, and decide what actions to take under pressure and ambiguity.

Cybersecurity

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60-minute live simulation based on real work

Live, hands-on, and team based

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This live, 1-hour simulation lets you step into the role of a security analyst during a real-world cyber threat. You’ll work with a small team, investigate suspicious activity, and make fast decisions with limited information.

Why This Exists

Too many people chase a career they don’t understand, wasting time and money in the process. This simulation gives you a taste of the real work before you commit. It’s designed to help you answer one question:

“What does a job as a cybersecurity analyst actually look like?”

This simulation is built for anyone curious about cybersecurity and wondering if this is the right career for them including career switchers and students. You don't need any technical background or prior cybersecurity knowledge.

What Participants Say

What Participants Say

"I think this experience solidified my choice to really pursue cybersecurity. I really enjoyed the investigative aspect mixed with the technological side of things. "

- Franklin M.

"It was fun […] and a good look into what security analysts might encounter daily, so if you want to explore cybersecurity or already know you want to be in it, it's a great simulation."

- Jaden H.

"I have a consulting background with a CS degree and SANS/GIAC certs, but the simulation was by far the most valuable experience I've had."

- Scarlett K.

Meet Your Facilitators

Mino Kim

Senior Security Analyst

Oscar Hernandez

Security Operations Analyst

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