SOC Analyst

By Federico Maffini 4.8 1,467 students
Course Duration: 60h Course level: Beginner

What I will learn?

  • SOC Fundamentals & Cybersecurity Basics: Understand the role of a SOC Analyst, cybersecurity principles, and how SOC teams operate within organizations.
  • Threat Monitoring & Detection: Learn how to monitor security alerts, logs, and events to identify suspicious activity and potential threats.
  • Incident Analysis & Response: Develop the skills to analyze security incidents, assess impact, and follow structured incident response procedures.
  • Log Analysis & SIEM Concepts: Gain hands-on understanding of log sources, event correlation, and Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
  • Threat Intelligence & Attack Techniques: Understand common cyber threats, attack vectors, and how threat intelligence supports proactive defense.
  • Applied Business Analysis Project: Work on an individual project where you analyze a real business problem and propose structured, actionable solutions.

About Course

TheSOC Analystcourse is a practical, hands-on program designed to prepare learners for real-world roles in a Security Operations Center (SOC). This course focuses on the core skills required to monitor security events, analyze threats, and respond to cyber incidents across modern IT environments.

Through practical scenarios, industry-aligned workflows, and an individual applied project, learners will gain the technical knowledge and analytical mindset needed to protect organizational systems, networks, and data from cyber threats.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, students will:

  • Understand the role and responsibilities of a SOC Analyst
  • Monitor and analyze security events and alerts
  • Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs)
  • Perform basic incident response and escalation
  • Use structured workflows for threat analysis
  • Apply cybersecurity best practices in real-world scenarios
  • Demonstrate SOC skills through an applied project

Module Breakdown

Introduction to Data Analytics
4 topics
  • Role of a SOC Analyst
  • Overview of cybersecurity principles
  • SOC structure and workflows
  • Understanding cyber threats and risks
Security Monitoring & Logs
4 topics
  • Types of logs and log sources
  • Network, system, and application logs
  • Event monitoring and alerting basics
  • Understanding false positives
Threat Detection & Analysis
4 topics
  • Indicators of compromise (IOCs)
  • Common attack techniques and tactics
  • Analyzing suspicious activities
  • MITRE ATT&CK framework overview
Incident Response Fundamentals
4 topics
  • Incident classification and prioritization
  • Incident response lifecycle
  • Containment, eradication, and recovery concepts
  • Escalation and communication procedures
SIEM & Threat Intelligence
4 topics
  • Introduction to SIEM tools and concepts
  • Event correlation and dashboards
  • Using threat intelligence feeds
  • Proactive threat hunting basics
Individual SOC Analyst Project
4 topics
  • Simulated SOC monitoring scenarios
  • Analyze alerts and security events
  • Document findings and incident reports
  • Present response and mitigation steps

By the End of This Course...

  • A strong foundation in SOC operations and cybersecurity concepts
  • Practical experience in monitoring and analyzing security events
  • Hands-on exposure to incident response workflows
  • An individual project demonstrating SOC Analyst capabilities
  • Improved confidence to work in entry-level SOC or security roles
  • A pathway toward advanced cybersecurity certifications and roles

Requirements

  • No prior SOC experience required
  • Basic understanding of IT, networking, or systems (recommended)
  • Interest in cybersecurity and threat analysis
  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Stable internet connection

Material Includes

  • Curated course slides and cybersecurity materials
  • Practical labs and simulated SOC scenarios
  • Sample logs and incident datasets
  • Threat intelligence references
  • Project guidelines and templates
  • Certificate of Completion

Who Can Join This Course?

  • Beginners & Students interested in cybersecurity careers
  • IT & Networking Professionals transitioning into security roles
  • Aspiring SOC Analysts seeking practical, job-ready skills
  • Career Switchers exploring cybersecurity and threat monitoring
  • Security Enthusiasts wanting hands-on SOC experience

Pricing Plans

Bronze Plan
£500.00
Course access for 3 months
Email support
Course completion certificate
Access to course materials
Gold Plan
£950.00
Lifetime course access
Dedicated mentor support
Course completion certificate
Access to all course materials
Unlimited 1-on-1 mentor sessions
Project review and feedback
Career guidance and job referral support
Exclusive community access

Defend systems. Detect threats. Respond with confidence.

Start your career as aSOC Analystand become a frontline defender in today’s cybersecurity landscape.