Course Description
In today’s threat landscape, cyber-attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making the role of a Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst critical in defending digital infrastructure. This in-depth training program is designed to equip participants with the essential skills and tools required to detect, analyze, and respond to cybersecurity incidents in real time.
Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on lab exercises, learners will gain proficiency in monitoring security events, handling alerts, conducting incident investigations, and utilizing modern SOC tools such as SIEM platforms. The course also emphasizes threat intelligence, attack vectors, and incident response best practices based on real-world use cases.
You’ll Learn These Core Skills
This program empowers participants to:
• Understand the role and responsibilities of a SOC Analyst.
• Monitor and analyze security events and logs using SIEM tools (e.g., Splunk, IBM QRadar).
• Identify and investigate cyber threats, malware behavior, and suspicious activity.
• Execute incident triage, response, and escalation procedures.
• Understand threat intelligence and its application in proactive defense.
• Perform root cause analysis and generate incident reports.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams during security incidents.
• Stay current with threat trends, TTPs (tactics, techniques, procedures), and MITRE ATT&CK framework.
Prerequisites
To maximize learning outcomes, attendees should have:
• Basic understanding of networking and TCP/IP protocols.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Foundational knowledge of cybersecurity concepts.
• Interest in security analysis and incident response.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for:
• Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals.
• IT Support and Network Engineers transitioning into security roles.
• Junior Security Analysts and System Administrators.
• Students preparing for SOC roles or certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH, or CySA+.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to SOC Operations
• SOC structure, tiers, and workflows
• Responsibilities and tools used by SOC teams
Module 2: Cyber Threat Landscape and Attack Lifecycle
• Understanding threat actors, malware types, and attack phases
• Overview of the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK
Module 3: Network Security Fundamentals
• Understanding firewalls, IDS/IPS, and packet analysis
• Identifying malicious activity through network traffic
Module 4: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Introduction to SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
• Log ingestion, parsing, and correlation rules
• Event investigation and alert prioritization
Module 5: Endpoint Security Monitoring
• Windows and Linux log analysis
• Detecting abnormal user behavior and privilege escalation
Module 6: Incident Detection and Response
• Triage process, incident classification, and response steps
• Incident documentation and escalation procedures
Module 7: Threat Intelligence and Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
• Leveraging threat intel feeds
• Hunting for IoCs in logs and systems
Module 8: Hands-On Labs and Case Studies
• Simulated attacks and threat detection labs
• Real-world incident walkthroughs and lessons learned
