Security Operations Center: A Complete Guide
Course Overview This comprehensive course provides an in-depth understanding of Security Operations Centers (SOCs), including their design, implementation, and management. Participants will gain hands-on experience with real-world applications and receive a certificate upon completion issued by The Art of Service.
Course Features - Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning with expert instructors
- Practical, real-world applications
- High-quality content and hands-on projects
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning with lifetime access
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven with actionable insights
- Bite-sized lessons with gamification and progress tracking
Course Outline Module 1: Introduction to Security Operations Centers
- Definition and Purpose of a SOC
- Types of SOCs: In-House, Outsourced, and Hybrid
- Key Components of a SOC: People, Processes, and Technology
- Benefits and Challenges of Implementing a SOC
Module 2: Designing and Implementing a SOC
- SOC Design Principles: Scalability, Flexibility, and Security
- SOC Architecture: Centralized, Decentralized, and Distributed
- Technology Selection: SIEM, IDS/IPS, and Incident Response Tools
- Implementation Best Practices: Phased Rollout and Continuous Monitoring
Module 3: SOC Operations and Management
- SOC Governance: Policies, Procedures, and Standards
- Incident Response: Detection, Containment, and Eradication
- Threat Intelligence: Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination
- Continuous Monitoring: Vulnerability Management and Compliance
Module 4: SOC Staffing and Training
- SOC Roles and Responsibilities: Analysts, Engineers, and Managers
- Skills and Knowledge Required for SOC Staff
- Training and Development: Onboarding, Ongoing, and Advanced
- Building a SOC Team: Recruitment, Retention, and Leadership
Module 5: SOC Metrics and Performance Measurement
- SOC Metrics: Incident Response, Threat Intelligence, and Compliance
- Performance Measurement: SOC Maturity, Effectiveness, and Efficiency
- Benchmarking and Comparison: Industry Standards and Best Practices
- Continuous Improvement: Lessons Learned and Process Refining
Module 6: SOC Tools and Technologies
- SIEM Systems: Features, Functions, and Deployment
- IDS/IPS Systems: Network, Host, and Application-Based
- Incident Response Tools: Ticketing, Collaboration, and Automation
- Threat Intelligence Platforms: Collection, Analysis, and Dissemination
Module 7: SOC Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
- Compliance Frameworks: HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and GDPR
- Regulatory Requirements: SOX, GLBA, and FISMA
- SOC Compliance: Risk Management, Vulnerability Management, and Incident Response
- Audit and Assessment: SOC 2, SSAE 18, and ISAE 3402
Module 8: Advanced SOC Topics
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in SOC
- Cloud Security and SOC: IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
- Internet of Things (IoT) Security and SOC
- Blockchain and SOC: Security, Compliance, and Risk Management
Certificate and Recognition Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate issued by The Art of Service, recognizing their expertise and knowledge in Security Operations Centers.
Target Audience - Security professionals and analysts
- IT managers and directors
- Compliance and risk management professionals
- Anyone interested in security operations and management
Prerequisites None. This course is designed to be comprehensive and accessible to participants with varying levels of experience and knowledge.
Duration and Format Self-paced online course with lifetime access. Estimated completion time: 40-60 hours.,
- Interactive and engaging learning experience
- Comprehensive and up-to-date content
- Personalized learning with expert instructors
- Practical, real-world applications
- High-quality content and hands-on projects
- Certificate issued by The Art of Service upon completion
- Flexible learning with lifetime access
- User-friendly and mobile-accessible platform
- Community-driven with actionable insights
- Bite-sized lessons with gamification and progress tracking