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Security Operations Center (SOC) Mastery; A Step-by-Step Guide to Building and Running an Effective SOC

Security Operations Center (SOC) Mastery; A Step-by-Step Guide to Building and Running an Effective SOC

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Security Operations Center (SOC) Mastery: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building and Running an Effective SOC



Course Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to build and run an effective Security Operations Center (SOC). Through a combination of interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications, participants will gain a deep understanding of the SOC framework, threat detection and response, incident management, and security analytics.



Course Objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of a Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Learn how to design and implement a SOC framework
  • Develop skills in threat detection, analysis, and response
  • Master incident management and response techniques
  • Understand security analytics and visualization
  • Learn how to implement security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR)
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of SOC governance, risk, and compliance


Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Security Operations Center (SOC)

  • Definition and purpose of a SOC
  • Benefits of a SOC
  • SOC framework and components
  • SOC roles and responsibilities

Module 2: SOC Framework and Design

  • SOC architecture and design principles
  • SOC infrastructure and technology
  • SOC staffing and training
  • SOC processes and procedures

Module 3: Threat Detection and Response

  • Threat intelligence and threat hunting
  • Security information and event management (SIEM) systems
  • Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDPS)
  • Endpoint detection and response (EDR)

Module 4: Incident Management and Response

  • Incident response planning and procedures
  • Incident classification and prioritization
  • Incident containment and eradication
  • Post-incident activities and lessons learned

Module 5: Security Analytics and Visualization

  • Security data analysis and visualization
  • Security metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Security reporting and dashboards
  • Machine learning and artificial intelligence in security analytics

Module 6: Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)

  • SOAR fundamentals and benefits
  • SOAR architecture and design
  • SOAR implementation and integration
  • SOAR use cases and best practices

Module 7: SOC Governance, Risk, and Compliance

  • SOC governance and management
  • Risk management and assessment
  • Compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Audit and assessment

Module 8: Advanced SOC Topics

  • Cloud security and SOC
  • Internet of Things (IoT) security and SOC
  • Artificial intelligence and machine learning in SOC
  • SOC maturity and capability assessment


Course Features

  • Interactive and engaging: Interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and real-world applications
  • Comprehensive: Covers all aspects of SOC, including framework, threat detection and response, incident management, and security analytics
  • Personalized: Participants can learn at their own pace and focus on areas of interest
  • Up-to-date: Course content is updated regularly to reflect the latest developments in SOC
  • Practical: Hands-on projects and real-world applications help participants develop practical skills
  • Expert instructors: Course instructors are experienced SOC professionals
  • Certification: Participants receive a certificate upon completion, issued by The Art of Service
  • Flexible learning: Participants can learn anywhere, anytime, on any device
  • User-friendly: Course platform is easy to use and navigate
  • Mobile-accessible: Course content is accessible on mobile devices
  • Community-driven: Participants can connect with other SOC professionals and join online communities
  • Actionable insights: Course provides actionable insights and best practices for SOC implementation and management
  • Hands-on projects: Participants work on hands-on projects to develop practical skills
  • Bite-sized lessons: Course content is broken down into bite-sized lessons for easy learning
  • Lifetime access: Participants have lifetime access to course content
  • Gamification: Course includes gamification elements to make learning fun and engaging
  • Progress tracking: Participants can track their progress and stay motivated


Course Format

The course is delivered online and includes:

  • Video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes and assessments
  • Hands-on projects and assignments
  • Downloadable resources and templates
  • Access to online communities and discussion forums


Course Duration

The course is self-paced and can be completed in approximately 40 hours.



Course Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course, but a basic understanding of security concepts and terminology is recommended.



Target Audience

This course is designed for anyone interested in building and running an effective Security Operations Center (SOC), including:

  • Security professionals
  • IT professionals
  • Risk management professionals
  • Compliance professionals
  • Business owners and executives
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