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# [Setting Up a Homelab for a SOC Analyst Using Free Software Tools on MacOS](https://everythingcyber.hashnode.dev/setting-up-a-homelab-for-a-soc-analyst-using-free-software-tools-on-macos?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A security operations center (SOC) analyst is responsible for monitoring and analyzing network traffic for signs of malicious activity. They use a variety of tools to do this, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and security infor...

May 30, 2023 · 4 min read · everythingcyber.hashnode.dev  
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