Description:
This three-month course is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to work in a Security Operations Center (SOC), where they will monitor, detect, and respond to cybersecurity incidents. The course covers SOC processes, tools, and technologies, including SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems, threat detection techniques, and incident response. By the end of the program, participants will be able to work effectively as SOC analysts or incident responders in a real-world SOC environment.
Syllabus:
- Month 1:
- Introduction to SOC Operations: Overview of SOC structure, roles, and responsibilities.
- Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management: Understanding threat intelligence and how to use it for proactive defense.
- Incident Response Fundamentals: Identifying, containing, and resolving cybersecurity incidents.
- SIEM Overview: Introduction to SIEM tools like Splunk, QRadar, and ELK Stack for monitoring and threat detection.
- Month 2:
- Log Monitoring and Analysis: Techniques for collecting and analyzing logs from various sources, such as firewalls, IDS/IPS, servers, and applications.
- Real-Time Threat Detection: Setting up alerts, dashboards, and rules in SIEM systems for real-time threat monitoring.
- Vulnerability Management: Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities in systems and applications.
- Incident Playbooks: Developing and using playbooks for consistent and efficient incident response.
- Month 3:
- Advanced Threat Hunting: Proactively searching for threats using behavioral analysis and anomaly detection.
- SOC Automation: Leveraging automation tools to improve SOC efficiency, including automated incident response.
- Compliance and Reporting: Documenting incidents, preparing reports for compliance, and communicating with stakeholders.
- Case Studies and Simulations: Handling real-world SOC incidents and conducting post-incident reviews.
Training Material:
Participants will receive PDF documents covering SOC processes, incident response workflows, SIEM configuration, threat detection techniques, and case studies. The course will include both live and recorded sessions, with practical labs and simulations.
Methodology:
- Live/Recorded Sessions: Weekly sessions focusing on SOC tools, processes, and real-world incident handling, supplemented with recorded content for flexible learning.
- Hands-on Labs: Practical labs on setting up and using SIEM tools, monitoring logs, and responding to simulated cyber incidents.
- Simulated SOC Environment: Participants will work in a simulated SOC environment to respond to real-time threats and incidents.
- Group Discussions: Interactive sessions to discuss emerging cyber threats and best practices for managing security operations.
Benefits:
- Gain practical experience in a SOC environment, preparing participants for roles such as SOC analyst or incident responder.
- Learn to use industry-standard SIEM tools for log analysis, threat detection, and incident management.
- Develop expertise in handling real-world cybersecurity incidents, from detection to resolution, improving career opportunities in cybersecurity operations.
- Understand how to create and manage incident response playbooks, ensuring efficient incident handling across organizations.