Blue teamers - this one is for you!
Today, 24th of July, the SOC Level 1 learning path received an exciting update, with 19 challenges added to the path to test your security analysis skills. To break this down, we’ve added 14 existing challenges, and 5 brand new challenges to get your teeth into!
Not only this, but you’ll now be able to grab six brand-new badges with the updated path!
All challenges cover topics taught in the SOC Level 1 learning path, including:
- Cyber Defence Frameworks
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Network Security and Traffic Analysis
- Endpoint Security Monitoring
- Security Information and Event Management
- Digital Forensics and Incident Response
- Phishing
We’ve also added four challenges in a separate capstone module, drawing from multiple modules from the path, and testing skills learned along the way.
Why has this update taken place?
At TryHackMe, we believe practice is key to learning. By tackling these challenges, you’ll be able to further your incident detection and response skills, gaining a deeper understanding of SOC operations.
This update underscores TryHackMe's commitment to offering you comprehensive and interactive training that equips you with the necessary skills to excel in the cyber security field!
What does this mean for me?
If you’ve completed the SOC Level 1 learning path, you may now see the path marked as ‘incomplete’ in the dashboard. However, if you keep up with our regular challenge releases and have already completed the existing challenges to be added to the path, then you only need to complete the 5 new rooms released on 24th July: TShark Challenge I: Teamwork, TShark Challenge II: Directory, Monday Monitor, Friday Overtime, and Retracted.
And if you want to refresh your memory before taking on the challenges, check out our SOC Level 1 path!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Will my progress be lost?
A: No, you will not lose progress on any rooms already completed.
Q: Which challenges will be added to the SOC Level 1 path?
A: In total, 19 challenges will be added to the SOC Level 1 learning path, consisting of 15 existing and 5 new challenges - to be released very soon! Existing challenges include: Summit, Eviction, Trooper, TShark: The Basics, TShark: CLI Wireshark Features, Secret Recipe, Critical, Unattended, Disgruntled, Snapped Phish-ing Line, Boogeyman 1, Boogeyman 2, Boogeyman 3, and Tempest. New challenges include: TShark Challenge I: Teamwork, TShark Challenge II: Directory, Monday Monitor, Friday Overtime, and Retracted.
Q: Will I still be able to download my certificate?
A: To download your certificate, you need to complete all rooms on the path, including the newly added ones.
Q: Is my certificate for completing the SOC Level 1 path still valid?
A: Yes, any previously downloaded certificates are still valid. However, we do encourage you to complete the updated path!
Q: What if I had already completed these challenges when they were first released?
A: If you have already completed challenges added to the path, this will count towards your progress. However, this update does bring five brand-new challenges to your screens!
Q: How long will it take to complete the new challenges?
A: Depending on your current skill level, you should expect to spend between 30 minutes (easy challenges) and 2 hours (difficult challenges) per room.
Q: Will I be awarded new badges?
A: Yes! There are six badges in total for you to grab. Five for modules, and one for the capstone.
Ben Spring