Transitioning from Blue Team to Red Team: Career Advice for a SOC Analyst
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The poster is a 25-year-old with a Master’s in Computer Science (Cybersecurity specialization) who recently passed a technical interview for a SOC Analyst L1 role at a large holding company. They have no certifications but have completed academic and personal cybersecurity projects. Their goal is to transition into offensive security or pentesting after working 1–2 years in the SOC. They ask whether blue team experience is considered relevant for moving to red team roles.