Certified SOC Analyst Training

Course Description

This course provides specialized training for aspiring and current Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents effectively. The program focuses on foundational SOC concepts, threat intelligence, incident response techniques, and the use of SOC tools and technologies. Students will also gain insight into threat hunting, log analysis, and compliance requirements, preparing them to excel in dynamic SOC environments.

Course Objectives

To introduce students to the core concepts and workflows of a Security Operations Center (SOC).
To teach the use of SOC tools for monitoring, detecting, and analyzing security incidents.
To equip students with the skills to conduct incident response and remediation.
To familiarize students with threat intelligence and threat hunting methodologies.
To ensure understanding of compliance, regulatory, and governance requirements in SOC operations.
To develop professional-level competencies for analyzing logs and identifying anomalies.

Course Outcome

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the key functions and operations of a SOC.
Use SOC tools and techniques to monitor, detect, and respond to threats.
Perform incident response, mitigation, and root-cause analysis.
Analyze security logs and interpret event data for actionable insights.
Apply threat intelligence for proactive threat management.
Work in compliance with security standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Course Aim

The aim of this course is to prepare individuals to function as efficient SOC analysts capable of handling real-world security challenges. The training ensures participants can monitor and protect systems, networks, and applications from cyber threats while contributing to the overall security posture of their organizations.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to SOC

Role and responsibilities of a SOC analyst
Overview of SOC operations and workflows
SOC models: in-house, hybrid, managed SOC
Key SOC metrics and performance indicators

Module 2: Understanding Cyber Threats

Cyber threat landscape and types of threats
Cyber kill chain and MITRE ATT&CK framework
Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and Indicators of Attack (IoAs)
Threat actor profiles and attack methodologies

Module 3: SOC Tools and Technologies

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools
Log management and analysis tools
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools
Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms

Module 4: Incident Detection and Response

Incident detection techniques and workflows
Steps in incident response: preparation, detection, containment, eradication, recovery
Root-cause analysis and post-incident reporting
Escalation protocols and communication best practices

Module 5: Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting

Introduction to threat intelligence
Gathering and analyzing threat intelligence feeds
Threat hunting methodologies and frameworks
Proactive detection of anomalies and suspicious behavior

Module 6: Log Analysis and Monitoring

Basics of log management and event correlation
Analyzing system, network, and application logs
Detecting patterns and anomalies in logs
Hands-on exercises with log analysis tools

Module 7: Governance, Risk, and Compliance in SOC

Key compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS)
Developing and implementing SOC policies and procedures
Auditing and reporting for compliance requirements
Understanding the role of governance in SOC operations

Module 8: Advanced SOC Operations

Managing zero-day attacks and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
Automation in SOC using SOAR tools
Working with cloud-based SOC environments
Cybersecurity resilience and business continuity

Module 9: Emerging Trends in SOC

AI and machine learning in SOC operations
Monitoring and securing IoT and OT environments
Challenges in hybrid and multi-cloud SOC management
Advancements in threat intelligence and response strategies