What is a Security Operation Center (SOC)?

A Security Operations Center (SOC) is an essential component of a data protection and security system that helps lower the level of risk that information systems face from external and internal threats.

What steps can I take to become a SOC Analyst?

You will need a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related discipline to become a SOC Analyst. Additionally, you must receive sufficient training from a reputable institution to obtain certification and experience to become a SOC Analyst. Each company looking to hire a SOC Analyst will have different experience requirements, so get the experience you need.

What skills do you need to work as a SOC Analyst?

You will require the following skills to become a SOC Analyst: Programming skills Understanding of cybersecurity and information security fundamentals Understanding of network security Incident handling and documentation Ethical hacking skills

Is SOC a viable career option?

SOC Analyst is a job title that is held by both newcomers and seasoned professionals in the field of information security. It is a great stepping stone into a cybersecurity professional, but it is also challenging.

What do SOC Analysts get paid?

As per Indeed, the typical salary for a SOC Analyst in the United States is $84,601 per year.

SOC Analyst Online Training Course [Edition 2023]

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The SOC Analyst training curriculum has been carefully crafted to provide aspiring and present SOC Analysts with a thorough knowledge of SOC operations and processes. Learn to recognize and respond to information security incidents, create and track security events like alerts, and conduct security investigations. Learn tools like Splunk and Security Onion.

SOC Analyst Course Description

Overview

SOC Analysts play a crucial position in today’s security teams since they are on the front lines of cyber defense, identifying and responding to cyber threats as they occur.

The InfosecTrain’s SOC Analyst training course is specifically created for aspiring and current SOC Analysts who want to learn how to prevent, identify, assess, and respond to cybersecurity threats and incidents. The course is the first level of a course series that includes Level 1-SOC Analyst and Level 2-SOC Specialist, and is specifically designed to assist you in mastering over trending and in-demand technical abilities to carry out numerous sophisticated SOC activities.

The course begins with the fundamentals of SOC teams and Blue Team operation architecture before moving on to more advanced topics such as digital forensics, incident response, threat intelligence, and SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management) solutions.

This training course also helps participants plan their preparation for the SOC Analyst certification examinations, which are required to obtain the most sought-after position in the SOC team.

Why SOC Analyst with Infosec Train ?

InfosecTrain is a leading technology and security training and consulting firm specializing in various IT security courses and services. We constantly provide the finest level of service and have the highest success rate in the industry. Our SOC Analyst training aims to improve your skills required in Security Operation Center and the following benefits:

We provide hands-on experience with tools like Splunk and Security Onion.
We assist SOC teams in understanding successful strategies and best practices.
We can help you present your qualifications and work experience for the position of SOC Analyst.
We provide a flexible training schedule.
We provide recorded videos after the session.
We offer post-training support.
We also provide a certificate of participation to each candidate.

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Target Audience

Technical Support Engineers
System Administrators
Security Consultants
Cyber Security Analysts
Network Engineers
Network Architects or Admin
Security System Engineers
SOC Analysts (L1 & L2)
Information Security Researcher
Entry-level Information Security role
Anyone Who wants to become SOC Analyst

Pre-requisites

Basic Knowledge of:

Networking fundamentals
OS basics & Troubleshooting is recommended
Basics of Information Security
Basics of Cyber World & Security
Beginner or Fresher for SOC Operations Centre
Working on Information Security Role

Exam Information

There is no particular exam for this course, and its curriculum is meant to help participants pass a variety of exams to become SOC Analysts.

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SOC Analyst Course Objectives

This SOC Analyst training course allows you to:

Understand the Security Operation Center (SOC) team operations
Understand Blue Team operations architecture
In-depth knowledge of digital forensics, threat intelligence, and incident response
Understand technical strategies, tools, and procedures to safeguard data for your organization
Understand essential SOC tools like Splunk and Security Onion
Understand how to recognize threats and implement countermeasures

SOC Analyst Course Content

Domain 1 : Security Terminologies, OS Basics & Network Fundamentals

Why do we need Security?
CIA Triad
Concept of AAA
Hacking Concepts
Types of Hackers
Domains of Security
Ethical Hacking Phases
Types of Attacks
Network Fundamentals
- NOC vs SOC
- The OSI Model
- Network Devices
- Network Tools – Firewall, IDS, IPS, VPN, Switches, Routers
- Ports and Services
- Conducting a Port Scan with Nmap [Practical]
Windows Operating System Fundamentals [Practical]
- Investigating Windows Operating System
- Windows Event Logs
- Windows Registry
- Scheduled Tasks
- File Analysis
- SysInternals Suite
- Command Prompt
- Sysmon (System Monitor)
Linux Operating System Fundamentals [Practical]
- Linux Directory Services
- Most useful Linux Commands in SOC
- Events Logs in Linux
- Linux System Services

Domain 2: Blue Team Operations Architecture

Why do we need SOC?
What is SOC?
Functions of SOC
SOC Models & Types
SOC Teams & Roles
Incidents vs Events
True vs False Incident Categories
Concept of Logging
- Local Logging vs Centralized Logging
Log Management & Log Analysis
- Log Management needs
- Concept of Log Analysis
- Web Server Logs
- Firewall Logs
- SSH Logs
- Windows Event Logs
- Using Regex for Log Analysis [Practical]
SOC Workflow: ITSM Workflow
ITSM Tools: Service Now, JIRA, BMC, Request Tracker, etc.

Domain 3 : SIEM – Nervous System of SOC

Why do we need SIEM?
What is SIEM?
- Security Information Management (SIM)
- Security Event Management (SEM)
SIEM guidelines and architecture
SIEM Capabilities: Aggregation, Correlation, Reporting, Storage, Alerts, etc.
Using Splunk [Practical]
- Section Introduction
- Installing Splunk
- UI Navigation
- Search Queries using SPL
- Creating Alerts & Dashboard

Domain 4: Importance of Threat Intelligence

What is Threat?
Why do we need Intelligence?
Introduction to Threat Intelligence
Threats, Threat Actors, APTs & Global Campaigns
- Network Level Threats
- Web App Level Threats
- Host Level Threats
IOCs vs IOA vs Precursors
Traffic Light Protocol (TLP)
Pyramid of Pain [Practical]
Collecting Threat Intelligence [Practical]
- Paid vs Open-Source Intelligence Gathering
Types of Threat Intelligence
- Strategic Threat Intelligence
- Operational Threat Intelligence
- Tactical Threat Intelligence
- Technical Threat Intelligence
Enhanced Detection with Threat Intelligence
Maltego, MISP, STIX, TAXII, etc. [Practical]

Domain 5: Basics of Incident Response & Forensics

Forensics Fundamentals
- File Systems
- Hard Disk Drive Basics
- Forensics Process [Practical]
- Digital Evidence and Handling
- Order of Volatility
- Chain of Custody
- Hashing & Integrity
Email Forensics
- How Electronic Mail Works
- Anatomy of an Email
- What is Phishing?
- Types of Phishing
  - Spear Phishing
  - Whaling
  - Impersonation
  - Typosquatting and Homographs
  - Sender Spoofing
  - URL Shortening
  - Business Email Compromise
Analysing Phishing Emails [Practical]
- Analysing Artifacts
- Red Flags of Phishing Emails
- URL Reputation
- File Reputation
- SPF
- DKIM
- DMARC
- Manual & Automated Analysis
Incident Response
- Introduction to Incident Response
- What is an Incident Response?
- Why is IR Needed?
- Incident Response Lifecycle – NIST SP 800 61r2
- Incident Response Plan: Preparation, Detection & Analysis, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lessons Learned
- Incident Response and Security Operations Integration
- Case Study: Cyber Kill Chain in Incident Response
- Lockheed Martin Cyber Kill Chain
  - What is it, why is it used ?
  - Case Study: Monero Crypto-Mining
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework [Practical]
  - What is it, why is it used ?
  - Matrices in Mitre
  - Mapping Data with Mitre
  - Case Study 1: APT3
  - Case Study 2: OilRig

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