One pattern I’ve been noticing (especially talking with folks trying to break into cybersecurity): a lot of entry-level candidates feel “ready,” but then get completely thrown off by the actual technical interviews and hands-on tests used in real SOCs. Most prep resources seem to focus on memorizing buzzwords or predictable scenarios, but the practical reality is… tougher.
Across conversations, it seems like the biggest gaps show up when people are asked to:
Walk through real incident response scenarios (not just definitions).
Show evidence of actual work, like configs, scripts, or forensic notes.
Explain logic and decision-making, not just recite steps from a playbook.
Built this assessment tool to be better prepared for cybersecurity roles.
priyanshu_101•5h ago
Across conversations, it seems like the biggest gaps show up when people are asked to: Walk through real incident response scenarios (not just definitions). Show evidence of actual work, like configs, scripts, or forensic notes. Explain logic and decision-making, not just recite steps from a playbook.
Built this assessment tool to be better prepared for cybersecurity roles.