LE No. 06: SOC100 Cert Unlocked, New Instructors? Holiday Break!

LE No. 06: SOC100 Cert Unlocked, New Instructors? Holiday Break!

Introduction

Level Effect announces an exciting week with the official launch of SOC100-2 and two significant surprises for the community.

1. Brand Updates

#### SOC100 Certifications Launch

Due to community demand, Level Effect is rolling out individual course certifications for the SOC100 series alongside practical assessments. These certifications feature:

- Tightly timed assessments testing quick thinking and knowledge retention

- Scenario-based questions with technical commands requiring contextual answers

- Entry-level friendly yet challenging format

The SOC100-1 Certification went live on the announcement date, featuring 125 questions over 2.5 hours with an 80% passing threshold. Purchasers receive three attempts.

#### New Instructors Joining

Two additional instructors with extensive experience and teaching skills are joining the platform, focusing on DFIR and Security Engineering content areas.

#### Holiday Schedule

The Level Effect office closes December 18-26, with reduced activity December 27-January 1. Regular operations resume January 2nd.

2. Content Progress

SOC100 coursework advanced through Classes 18-19, covering cybersecurity industry landscape, security controls, cyber threats, zero trust architecture, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) frameworks.

3. Community Feedback

Early CDCP certification feedback highlights difficulty balanced with enjoyment. Students ByteBusterNikon and JacyHernandez showcased portfolio projects on GitHub.

4. Tools & Resources

Shared community resources include Reddit discussions on 2025 cybersecurity study trends emphasizing DFIR and engineering.

5. Takeaway

"People rarely remember the first draft, but everyone remembers the final draft."