Cyber Security

Are you ready to enter the high-demand field of cybersecurity? The EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) program is your essential first step towards a thriving career in a Security Operations Center (SOC). This comprehensive training is specifically designed to equip both current and aspiring Tier I and Tier II SOC analysts with the proficiency needed to excel in entry-level and intermediate-level operations.

The CSA is an intensive 3-day training and credentialing program that provides candidates with trending and in-demand technical skills, delivered by some of the most experienced trainers in the industry. The program focuses on creating new career opportunities by providing extensive, meticulous knowledge and enhanced capabilities, enabling you to dynamically contribute to any SOC team.

You will gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of SOC operations, followed by in-depth knowledge of log management and correlation, SIEM deployment, advanced incident detection, and robust incident response strategies. Furthermore, you will learn to effectively manage various SOC processes and collaborate seamlessly with the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) when critical situations arise.

Learning Outcomes

Comprehensive SOC Operations Understanding – Gain in-depth knowledge of Security Operations Center (SOC) processes, procedures, technologies, and workflows, alongside a foundational understanding of security threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, attacker behaviors, and the cyber kill chain.

Proficient Log and Alert Analysis – Develop the ability to monitor and analyze logs and alerts from diverse technologies across multiple platforms (such as IDS/IPS, end-point protection, servers, and workstations), including knowledge of Centralized Log Management (CLM) processes.

Expertise in SIEM Solutions and Threat Detection – Acquire extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), including administering, implementing, and fine-tuning solutions like Splunk, AlienVault, OSSIM, and ELK, as well as developing threat cases and correlation rules.

Effective Threat Monitoring and Analysis – Learn to plan, organize, and perform enterprise-level threat monitoring and analysis, including the ability to identify emerging threat patterns and integrate threat intelligence into SIEM for enhanced incident detection.

Skilled Incident Response and Collaboration – Gain a thorough understanding of the Incident Response Process, including hands-on experience in alert triaging, escalating incidents, and understanding the crucial collaboration between SOC and Incident Response Teams (IRT).

Practical Reporting and Communication Skills – Develop the ability to use a Service Desk ticketing system and prepare professional briefings and reports detailing analysis methodology and results.

Who Should Take This Course ?

This course is ideal for current and aspiring Tier I and Tier II SOC analysts who want to achieve proficiency in performing entry-level and intermediate-level operations. Whether you're new to cybersecurity or looking to enhance your skills in a Security Operations Center, this program will equip you with comprehensive knowledge in SOC operations, log management, SIEM deployment, advanced incident detection, and incident response. It’s also a great fit for those interested in creating new career opportunities by gaining extensive and meticulous knowledge for dynamically contributing to a SOC team.