Cybersecurity Essentials:SOC Mastery from Zero to Hero(2025)

Overview

Welcome to "SOC Mastery:

From Fundamentals to Advanced Strategies," your ultimate guide to mastering Security Operations Center (SOC) concepts, tools, and techniques. Whether you're just starting your journey in cybersecurity or you're an experienced professional looking to deepen your expertise, this course offers everything you need to excel.

Syllabus

• Introduction to Cybersecurity and the SOC
Overview of Cybersecurity Principles
Role and Importance of a Security Operations Center
SOC Structure and Functions
• Networking Fundamentals for SOC
Understanding Network Architecture and Protocols
Introduction to TCP/IP
Network Security Concepts
• Cybersecurity Threat Landscape
Types of Cybersecurity Threats
Malware: Types and Characteristics
Emerging Threats in 2025
• SOC Tools and Technologies
Introduction to SIEM (Security Information and Event Management)
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems (IDPS)
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
• Incident Detection and Analysis
Log Analysis and Monitoring
Identifying and Analyzing Security Incidents
Use of Threat Intelligence
• Incident Response and Management
Incident Response Lifecycle
Developing an Incident Response Plan
Post-Incident Analysis and Reporting
• Advanced SOC Strategies
Threat Hunting Techniques
Automation and Orchestration in SOC (SOAR)
Red Team vs Blue Team Exercises
• Practical Exercises and Case Studies
Hands-on Labs with Real-world Scenarios
Analyze Historical Case Studies of Security Breaches
Group Projects and Presentations
• Industry Standards and Compliance
Understanding Cybersecurity Frameworks
Compliance and Regulatory Requirements
Best Practices in SOC Operations
• Career Development in SOC
Certifications and Continuing Education
Building a Career Path in Cybersecurity
Networking and Professional Organizations
• Course Review and Final Assessment
Review of Key Concepts
Final Project and Presentation
Assessment and Feedback
• Conclusion and Next Steps
Course Summary
Resources for Continued Learning
Preparing for Advanced Roles in SOC

Taught by

Cyber talents

Subjects

Information Security (InfoSec)