SOC Analyst Online Training Course [Edition 2023]

The SOC Analyst training program is meticulously designed to equip aspiring and current SOC Analysts with comprehensive expertise in SOC operations and procedures. Participants will learn to identify and address information security incidents, manage and monitor security events such as alerts, and conduct thorough security investigations. The curriculum covers essential tools like Splunk and Security Onion.

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SOC Analyst Course Description

Overview

SOC Analysts hold a pivotal role in today’s security landscape, serving as frontline defenders against cyber threats by swiftly identifying and responding to incidents as they emerge.

Training Clicks SOC Analyst training program is tailor-made for both aspiring and current SOC Analysts seeking to acquire expertise in preventing, identifying, assessing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents. This course serves as the foundational level in a series that includes Level 1-SOC Analyst and Level 2-SOC Specialist, aiming to equip participants with trending and in-demand technical skills for executing various advanced SOC tasks.

Beginning with an overview of SOC teams and Blue Team operation architecture, the course progresses to cover advanced topics such as digital forensics, incident response, threat intelligence, and SIEM (Security Incident and Event Management) solutions.

Moreover, this training course assists participants in preparing for SOC Analyst certification exams, a prerequisite for securing highly coveted positions within SOC teams.

Why SOC Analysts with Training Clicks?

Training Clicks is a premier technology and security training and consulting company, offering a wide range of IT security courses and services. Renowned for delivering top-notch service and boasting the highest success rate in the industry, we are dedicated to ensuring our clients receive the utmost quality.

Our SOC Analyst training program is designed to enhance your skills essential for Security Operation Centers (SOCs). By choosing Training Clicks, you can enjoy the following benefits:

  • 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
  • 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.
New SOC Analysts tools covered
  • Command Line Tools for Linux/Windows
  • Maltego
  • AlienVault OTX
  • MISP
  • Phishtool
  • Mitre ATT&CK
  • Mitre Navigator
  • MxToolBox
  • HashCalc
  • ITSM Trial Demo Tools
  • Nmap
  • Kali Linux
  • Splunk
  • Wireshark
  • Cyber Chef
  • SysInternals Suite
  • Many More…

Target Audience

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 Technical Support Engineers System Administrators Security Consultants Cyber Security Analysts

Pre-Requisites

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

SOC Analyst Course Content

Security Terminologies, OS Basics & Network Fundamentals

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.
SIEM – Nervous System of SOC

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]
Basics of Incident Response & Forensics

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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