Third-Year Cyber Security Student Seeks Guidance for SOC Analyst Career Preparation

The poster is in their third year of a BSc in Cyber Security but feels they lack foundational knowledge, having progressed through earlier years without a strong understanding. They aim to pursue a career as a SOC Analyst and seek guidance on whether to use paid courses or free resources like YouTube and TryHackMe to become job-ready. They ask for a structured learning path, realistic chances of securing an internship or entry-level role through self-study, and advice from others in similar situations, specifically in Nashik, Maharashtra, India.