I took the SAL1 exam without studying... and failed. Then I passed it on my second try.
TryHackMe’s Security Analyst Level 1 (SAL1) certification is a hands-on, hybrid exam designed for aspiring SOC analysts. It’s a mix of multiple-choice questions and two live SOC simulations where you triage alerts and write detailed case reports.
I recently published a full breakdown covering:
✅ What the SAL1 exam actually tests
✅ Why I failed the first time (and what I fixed)
✅ How it compares to CySA+
✅ Who this cert is really for
✅ Tips to help you pass on your first try
If you’re considering this certification, this post will give you a full picture of what to expect, no fluff or marketing spin.
Kyser Clark - Cybersecurity
I took the SAL1 exam without studying... and failed. Then I passed it on my second try.
TryHackMe’s Security Analyst Level 1 (SAL1) certification is a hands-on, hybrid exam designed for aspiring SOC analysts. It’s a mix of multiple-choice questions and two live SOC simulations where you triage alerts and write detailed case reports.
I recently published a full breakdown covering:
✅ What the SAL1 exam actually tests
✅ Why I failed the first time (and what I fixed)
✅ How it compares to CySA+
✅ Who this cert is really for
✅ Tips to help you pass on your first try
If you’re considering this certification, this post will give you a full picture of what to expect, no fluff or marketing spin.
🔗 Read the full post: www.kyserclark.com/post/tryhackme-sal1-certificati…
📌 I also linked my complete SOC analyst career roadmap at the bottom.
Watch how to pass the exam here: https://youtu.be/HsZzVQbRcrE
Watch the SAL1 overview here: https://youtu.be/razn85Ynm6o
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