Crucial skills for a Senior SOC Analyst include advanced knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, expertise in threat detection and analysis, proficiency in security information and event management (SIEM) tools, experience with incident response and forensics, strong communication skills for reporting and collaboration, and the ability to mentor and lead a team effectively. If you are aspiring to get into this field, then check out this Prakash Reddy’s video. He got promoted as Senior SOC Analyst with an impressive salary hike just after completing Cyber Security Course from Intellipaat.