Skills & Employment Level/Classification
Competency Area
Emergent
(Less than 1 year)
Entry-Level
(1-2 years)
Mid-Level
(2-3 years)
Executive-Level
(5+ years)
Threat Detection
  • Identifies phishing attacks and simple malware behaviors.
  • Assists in monitoring network traffic under guidance.
  • Detects and analyzes threats using IDS/IPS systems.
  • Conducts basic log analysis.
  • Proficient in advanced threat detection using machine learning tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Darktrace).
  • Evaluates and deploys emerging detection technologies.
  • Oversees threat intelligence programs.
  • Develops predictive threat models and supervises global SOC operations.