Cyber Security and SOC Analyst
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Welcome to the Cyber Security and SOC Analyst course — your complete path to understanding and defending against modern cyber threats while mastering the art of Security Operations Center analysis.
Course Format
Self-paced · 13 modules · 5 phases · Hands-on labs, simulations, and real-world case studies included.
What You’ll Learn
- Phase 1: Security Foundations — CIA triad, cryptography, network security, application security
- Phase 2: Threat Management — SIEM, threat intelligence, incident response, forensics, vulnerability management
- Phase 3: Defense & Tools — IAM, Zero Trust, pentesting tools, cloud and container security
- Phase 4: Governance & Operations — Compliance frameworks, auditing, DevSecOps, security automation
- Phase 5: SOC Analyst — SOC career paths, tiered analyst roles, SOC tooling, alert triage, playbooks, hands-on SOC lab
Course Structure
| Phase | Modules | Topics Covered |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Security Foundations | Security Fundamentals, Network Security, Application Security | CIA triad, risk management, cryptography, PKI, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, OWASP Top 10, secure coding, web security |
| 2. Threat Management | Threat Detection, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management | SIEM, SOC, threat intelligence, MITRE ATT&CK, IR lifecycle, forensics, malware analysis, pentesting, bug bounty |
| 3. Defense & Tools | IAM, Security Tools, Cloud Security | MFA, SSO, Zero Trust, PAM, Wireshark, Metasploit, Burp Suite, CSPM, CASB, container security |
| 4. Governance & Operations | Compliance & Auditing, Security Automation, Capstone Project | ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, SOAR, DevSecOps, SAST/DAST, policy as code, comprehensive security program |
| 5. SOC Analyst | SOC Career Path, Tier 1-3 Roles, SOC Tooling, Alert Triage, Playbooks, SOC Lab | SOC tiers, analyst career progression, SIEM/EDR/SOAR mastery, alert triage methodology, playbook development, hands-on SOC simulation |
Who This Course Is For
- IT professionals moving into security roles
- System administrators wanting to secure their infrastructure
- Developers wanting to build secure applications
- Anyone interested in a career in cybersecurity
Prerequisites
Basic IT knowledge recommended
Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, OSI model) and basic operating system concepts is helpful.
Ready to Start?
Begin your journey with Phase 1 and start building your cybersecurity expertise.
Start with Phase 1