SOC Analyst Training

Unlock Your CyberSecurity Career As a SOC Analyst

Overview

A SOC Analyst (Security Operations Center Analyst) is a cybersecurity professional responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security threats in real-time within an organization’s network. They use various tools like SIEM systems, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and threat intelligence platforms to identify potential security incidents, analyze their impact, and coordinate responses to mitigate risks. SOC analysts work in 24/7 environments, triaging security alerts, investigating suspicious activities, and ensuring timely incident resolution to protect the organization’s IT infrastructure. They play a crucial role in defending against cyberattacks by continuously monitoring systems, escalating incidents, and collaborating with other teams to enhance the organization’s security posture.

Course Focus Area

  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Fundamentals.
  • Understanding Common Security Threats and Vulnerabilities.
  • Overview of Security Operations Center (SOC) Functions and Structure.
  • The Role and Importance of Proactive Threat Monitoring and Incident Response.
  • Overview of SIEM Technologies, Data Collection, Analysis, and Correlation.
  • Techniques for Detecting and Responding to Security Incidents.
  • Basic understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain framework.
  • Threat Intelligence: Importance, Benefits, and Types.

Expected Audience

  • Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals who want to start a career in security operations and incident response.
  • IT and Network Administrators responsible for managing network infrastructure who wish to specialize in security monitoring and threat detection. Vulnerabilities.
  • Cybersecurity Analysts looking to expand their expertise in security operations, incident detection, and response.
  • Students pursuing cybersecurity who want to explore SOC operations.

What You Will Learn

1. Cyber Security Fundamentals
  • Key cybersecurity concepts such as risk management, vulnerabilities, and threats
  • Understanding the threat landscape, including types of cyberattacks (e.g., phishing, ransomware, APTs)
  • Basic concepts of networking, protocols, and network security
2. Introduction to Security Operations Centers (SOC)
  • Key cybersecurity concepts such as risk management, vulnerabilities, and threats
  • Understanding the threat landscape, including types of cyberattacks (e.g., phishing, ransomware, APTs)
  •  Basic concepts of networking, protocols, and network security
3. Security Event Monitoring and Log Analysis
  • How to monitor security events and analyze logs for potential security incidents
  • Understanding security alerts and their severity levels
  • Using SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems to collect, correlate, and analyze security data
4. Incident Detection and Response
  • The incident response lifecycle: detection, containment, eradication, and recovery
  • Identifying and categorizing security incidents (e.g., malware infections, unauthorized access)
  • Responding to security incidents in real-time and coordinating with other teams
  • Basic understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain framework
5. Threat Intelligence and Analysis
  • How to collect, analyze, and apply threat intelligence to enhance security posture
  • Identifying emerging threats and how to stay ahead of attackers
  • Integrating threat intelligence feeds into SOC operations for proactive defense
6. Security Automation and Orchestration
  • How to automate repetitive tasks and streamline SOC workflows
  • Integrating security orchestration tools to improve incident response efficiency
  • Using playbooks and automation to reduce incident resolution times
7. Communication and Reporting Skills
  • Writing clear, concise, and actionable security reports
  • Effective communication with management, technical teams, and stakeholders during and after incidents
  • Escalation procedures and working within incident response teams