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What is the difference between SOC analyst roles and penetration testing roles?

 
lily
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A SOC analyst focuses on monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats in real time, while a penetration tester actively simulates attacks to find vulnerabilities. Both roles are covered in a Cyber security course with placement, helping learners gain defensive and offensive skills for real-world security jobs.


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Topic starter Posted : 15/12/2025 1:47 pm
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