Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)

The Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) program is the first step to joining a security operations center (SOC). It is engineered for current and aspiring Tier I and Tier II SOC analysts to achieve proficiency in performing entry-level and intermediate-level operations.

CSA is a training and credentialing program that helps the candidate acquire trending and in-demand technical skills through instruction by some of the most experienced trainers in the industry. The program focuses on creating new career opportunities through extensive, meticulous knowledge with enhanced level capabilities for dynamically contributing to a SOC team. Being an intense 3-day program, it thoroughly covers the fundamentals of SOC operations, before relaying the knowledge of log management and correlation, SIEM deployment, advanced incident detection, and incident response.

A Security Operations Center (SOC) is a team of cybersecurity personnel dedicated to monitoring and analyzing an organization’s security while responding to potential or current breaches. The team is responsible for scanning all the security systems in real time. This first line of defense works around the clock to protect an organization’s security infrastructure from potential cyber threats.

WHY CERTIFIED SOC ANALYST (CSA) ?

SOC Analyst Certification acts as a launchpad for developing a security professional. It is very much in demand at present in the industry. This certification will not only enhance your knowledge but will also –

• Help you to demonstrate your skills and working experience for SOC Analyst job role
• Let you secure a job in the other network security related job roles which are now one of the top paying jobs of the year.
• Make you updated with latest skillset necessary for L1/L2 SOC Analyst
• Bring you in demanded by the employers

Target Audience

• SOC Analysts (Tier I and Tier II)
• Network and Security Administrators, Network and Security Engineers, Network Defense Analyst, Network Defense Technicians, Network Security Specialist, Network Security Operator, and any security professional handling network security operations
• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Entry-level cybersecurity professionals
• Anyone who wants to become a SOC Analyst.

Pre-requisites

To apply for SOC Analyst Certification one year of work experience in the Network Admin/Security domain is compulsory. If the candidate attends official training this, experience isn’t required.

Course Outline

Module 1 – Security Operations and Management

• Understand the SOC Fundamentals
• Discuss the Components of SOC: People, Processes and Technology
• Understand the Implementation of SOC

Module 2 – Understanding Cyber Threats, IoCs, and Attack Methodology

• Describe the term Cyber Threats and Attacks
• Understand the Network Level Attacks
• Understand the Host Level Attacks
• Understand the Application Level Attacks
• Understand the Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
• Discuss the Attacker’s Hacking Methodology

Module 3 – Incidents, Events, and Logging

• Understand the Fundamentals of Incidents, Events, and Logging
• Explain the Concepts of Local Logging
• Explain the Concepts of Centralized Logging

Module 4 – Incident Detection with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

• Understand the Basic Concepts of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Discuss the Different SIEM Solutions
• Understand the SIEM Deployment
• Learn Different Use Case Examples for Application Level Incident Detection
• Learn Different Use Case Examples for Insider Incident Detection
• Learn Different Use Case Examples for Network Level Incident Detection
• Learn Different Use Case Examples for Host Level Incident Detection
• Learn Different Use Case Examples for Compliance
• Understand the Concept of Handling Alert Triaging and Analysis

Module 5 – Enhanced Incident Detection with Threat Intelligence

• Learn Fundamental Concepts on Threat Intelligence
• Learn Different Types of Threat Intelligence
• Understand How Threat Intelligence Strategy is Developed
• Learn Different Threat Intelligence Sources from which Intelligence can be Obtained
• Learn Different Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)
• Understand the Need of Threat Intelligence-driven SOC

Module 6 – Incident Response

• Understand the Fundamental Concepts of Incident Response
• Learn Various Phases in Incident Response Process
• Learn How to Respond to Network Security Incidents
• Learn How to Respond to Application Security Incidents
• Learn How to Respond to Email Security Incidents
• Learn How to Respond to Insider Incidents
• Learn How to Respond to Malware Incidents