SOC Analyst Training

Master information security with MindMajix’s Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst Training. Explore hands-on labs, projects, interview preparation support, and job search assistance to secure your role in the IT security field faster.

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About SOC Analyst Training

MindMajix’s SOC Analyst training introduces you to the elements of information security, security controls and cybersecurity frameworks. This hands-on training provides you with a thorough understanding of the SOC tiers and responsibilities. You will gain in-depth knowledge of cyberattacks, including advanced persistent threats and their patterns. The course provides you with the skills to perform incident detection and response. You will learn to perform log analysis and monitoring using centralized logging tools.

Prerequisites

  • Basic exposure to IT security and networking concepts will be covered as part of the training.

Learning Modes

  • Instructor-led live online training – 30 hours
  • Self-paced training with pre-recorded videos – 30 hours

Certification Exam

Post-Training Support

  • Beyond the technical training, MindMajix offers interview preparation support to help learners develop their interview skills, including resume-building sessions.
  • Additionally, we offer a job search assistance program to help learners launch their careers in the cybersecurity field more quickly.
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SOC Analyst Course Content

MindMajix's SOC Analyst course curriculum encompasses critical learning modules, ranging from basics to advanced cybersecurity concepts, to provide an enhanced learning experience for both beginners and advanced learners.

Topic-wise Content Distribution

Introduction to Information Security

  • Overview of Information Security
  • Information Security vs. Cybersecurity
  • Elements of Information Security:
    • Confidentiality
    • Integrity
    • Availability
    • Non-Repudiation
  • Security Controls:
    • Managerial
    • Technical
    • Operational
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Frameworks:
    • NIST
    • MITRE ATT&CK
    • ISO

Security Operations Center (SOC) Foundations

  • Introduction to Security Management
  • Introduction to the Security Operations Center (SOC)
  • Why Do We Need a SOC?
  • Role of a SOC Analyst in Modern Cybersecurity
  • SOC Tiers and Responsibilities:
    • Tier 1
    • Tier 2
    • Tier 3
  • Key SOC Technologies and Terminologies
  • SOC Workflow

Threat Landscape

  • Types of Cyber Threats:
    • Malware
    • Ransomware
    • Phishing
    • Insider Threats
  • Overview of Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
  • Understanding Attacks and Their Patterns
  • Case Studies:
    • MOVEit Data Breach
    • SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack

Vulnerability Management

  • Understanding Vulnerability Assessment
  • Types of Vulnerability Assessment
  • Vulnerability Management Lifecycle:
    • Asset Identification
    • Vulnerability Assessment
    • Risk Assessment
    • Remediation
    • Verification
    • Monitoring

Log Management and Analysis

  • Understanding Log Sources:
    • Firewalls
    • IDS/IPS
    • Web Servers
    • Endpoints
  • Hands-On with Centralized Logging Tool (Splunk)
  • Identifying Anomalies in Logs
  • Lab: Analyzing Apache Server Logs for Intrusion Attempts

Threat Intelligence

  • What is Threat Intelligence?
  • Why Do We Need Intelligence?
  • Threats, Threat Actors, APTs, and Global Campaigns
  • Types of Threats:
    • Network-Level
    • Web Application-Level
    • Host-Level
  • Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) vs. Indicators of Attack (IoAs) vs. Precursors
  • Traffic Light Protocol (TLP)
  • Understanding the Pyramid of Pain
  • Practical Labs:
    • Collecting IoCs
    • Exploring Threat Intelligence Platforms (e.g., Maltego, MISP)
    • Checking IP/Domain Reputations
    • Analyzing Malicious Files

Threat Hunting Essentials

  • Introduction to Threat Hunting
  • Threat Hunting vs. Threat Detection
  • Relationship Between Incident Response and Threat Hunting
  • Threat Hunting Models:
    • Hypotheses and Methodologies
    • Diamond Model of Intrusion Analysis
    • MITRE ATT&CK Framework
  • Practical Labs:
    • Network Traffic Analysis (Wireshark, Network Miner)
    • Endpoint Process Analysis
      • Memory Hunt – Volatility Framework
      • Monitoring and Detecting USB drives in Windows
      • Process Injection lab in Wazuh

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

  • What is SIEM and Why Do We Need It?
  • SIEM Components:
    • Security Information Management (SIM)
    • Security Event Management (SEM)
  • SIEM Capabilities:
    • Aggregation
    • Correlation
    • Alerts
    • Reporting
  • Hands-On with Splunk:
    • Installation
    • Rule Writing & Alert Creation
    • Event Analysis

Malware Analysis

  • Malware Analysis Basics
  • Static vs. Dynamic Analysis
  • Practical Labs:
    • PE Analysis
    • YARA Rules
    • Traffic Analysis (Using Wireshark)
  • Setting Up a Malware Lab
  • Anti-Sandboxing Techniques

Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR)

  • Phases of Incident Response:
    • Preparation
    • Detection
    • Containment
    • Eradication
    • Recovery
  • Incident Playbook Overview
  • Ticketing System
  • Dissecting Phishing Emails (Practical):
    • Identifying Red Flags in Phishing Emails
    • URL Reputation Analysis
    • File Reputation Analysis
    • Authentication Mechanisms:
      • SPF
      • DKIM
      • DMARC
  • The 6 A’s of the Forensics Process:
    • Acquisition
    • Authentication
    • Analysis
    • Attribution
    • Articulation
    • Audit
  • Anti-Forensics Techniques (Practical):
    • Steganography Detection and Analysis
  • Data Recovery (Practical):
    • Recovering Deleted Data
    • Live Acquisition (Magnetic RAM Capture)
  • Network Forensics (Practical):
    • Network Traffic Analysis
    • Real-Time vs. Post-Mortem Analysis
  • System Forensics:
    • Disk Imaging with FTK Imager
    • Disk Analysis Using Autopsy
  • Practical Labs:
    • PCAP Analysis (Wireshark)
    • File and Disk Artifact Investigation

Hands-on SOC Analyst Projects

Our SOC Analyst Training course aims to deliver quality training that covers solid fundamental knowledge on core concepts with a practical approach. Such exposure to the current industry use-cases and scenarios will help learners scale up their skills and perform real-time projects with the best practices.

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    • Training delivery through self-Paced videos, live Instructor-led training through online, on-premise at Mindmajix or your office facility
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    Security Operations Center Analyst Certification

    Passing Security Operations Center Analyst Quizzes & Assessment exams is mandatory to attain the Security Operations Center Analyst Course Completion certificate

    • An Industry-recognized certificate by Mindmajix.
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    Shall I appear for SOC Analyst certification exam after completion of SOC Analyst course?

    Our SOC Analyst course covers all the topics that are required to clear SOC Analyst certification. Trainer will share SOC Analyst certification guide, SOC Analyst certification sample questions, SOC Analyst certification practice questions.
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    SOC Analyst Training FAQs

    Is learning SOC easy for beginners?

    Yes, SOC Analyst training is beginner-friendly. However, if you are familiar with cybersecurity concepts, you will have a more seamless learning experience.

    What are the learning outcomes of the SOC analyst online training?

    The completion of the training enables you to:

    • Manage log sources effectively, including firewalls, web servers, and endpoints
    • Apply threat intelligence techniques
    • Use threat-hunting models for threat identification and prevention
    • Monitor networks, SIEM tools, and manage vulnerabilities
    • Analyze network traffic and endpoint processes
    • Perform SIEM aggregation and correlation, trigger alerts, and generate reports
    • Apply forensics and data recovery techniques for enhanced IT security

    Who is the target audience for the SOC Analyst course?

    • Beginners
    • IT Security Engineers
    • SIEM Professionals
    • Information Security Analysts
    • Cybersecurity Professionals
    • Aspirants seeking a career in IT security

    What job roles can I apply for by completing the SOC analyst online course?

    • SOC Analyst
    • SIEM Consultant
    • Malware Analyst
    • Cybersecurity Analyst
    • Information Security Compliance Analyst
    • Information Protection Analyst
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