Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)

Master Security Operations Center analysis and real-time threat detection

EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst Training

This 8-week intensive course is designed to prepare students for the EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) certification, focusing on the core skills needed for effective Security Operations Center (SOC) analysis. The curriculum covers real-time security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and hands-on SOC operations, providing a comprehensive foundation for aspiring SOC analysts.

Course Objectives

Understand the fundamentals of SOC operations and cybersecurity monitoring
Develop skills in log analysis, SIEM management, and threat intelligence
Learn to detect, investigate, and respond to cybersecurity incidents
Gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools like Splunk, ELK Stack, and Wireshark
Prepare for the EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) certification

Course Structure (8 Weeks)

Introduction to SOC Operations (Week 1)

Overview of SOC roles and responsibilities, understanding the cyber threat landscape, Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK Framework, incident response lifecycle, and building a basic SOC workflow.

Network Security Monitoring (Week 2)

Fundamentals of network security, packet analysis with Wireshark, network traffic analysis and protocols, log collection and correlation, and hands-on network traffic capture and analysis.

SIEM and Log Management (Week 3)

Introduction to SIEM and log management, setting up and configuring SIEM tools (Splunk, ELK Stack), use case development and correlation rules, event correlation and alert tuning.

Threat Intelligence and Hunting (Week 4)

Threat intelligence sources and platforms, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and threat feeds, threat hunting methodologies, and real-world threat hunting scenarios.

Incident Detection and Response (Week 5)

Identifying Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), threat detection techniques, incident prioritization and triage, and hands-on incident response and IOC analysis.

Advanced SOC Operations (Week 6)

Automating SOC workflows (SOAR Platforms), playbook development and use cases, automated threat detection and response, and building automated playbooks.

Digital Forensics and Analysis (Week 7)

Digital evidence collection and preservation, forensic analysis and chain of custody, lessons learned and continuous improvement, and forensic investigation and report writing.

Career Preparation and Certification (Week 8)

CSA certification exam preparation, building a SOC analyst resume and portfolio, mock interviews and career path guidance, and final project with comprehensive SOC analysis case study.

Career Opportunities

SOC Analyst (Tier 1/2/3)

Monitor security events, analyze threats, and respond to incidents in Security Operations Centers.

Cybersecurity Analyst

Analyze security threats and vulnerabilities to protect organizational assets.

Threat Intelligence Analyst

Collect, analyze, and disseminate threat intelligence to support security operations.

SIEM Engineer

Design, implement, and maintain SIEM solutions for enterprise security monitoring.

Hands-On Learning Experience

Virtual SOC Environment

Practice in realistic SOC environments with live threat scenarios

Real-Time Analysis

Analyze live network traffic and security events using industry tools

Case Studies

Work through real-world incident response scenarios and case studies

Course Details

Duration: 8 weeks

Format: Virtual & In-Person

Certification: EC-Council CSA

Prerequisites: Basic networking knowledge

Tools & Technologies

Splunk SIEM Platform
ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)
Wireshark Network Analysis
MITRE ATT&CK Framework
SOAR Automation Platforms