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.
Additionally, the candidate will learn to manage various SOC processes and collaborate with CSIRT at the time of need.
Programme Module
1
Security Operations and Management
2
Understanding Cyber Threats, IoCs, and Attack Methodology
3
Incidents, Events, and Logging
4
Incident Detection with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
5
Enhanced Incident Detection with Threat Intelligence
6
Incident Response
Programme Objectives
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
Understand SOC operations, workflows, and security monitoring processes
Identify and analyze cyber threats, Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), and attack methodologies
Manage and interpret security logs, events, and incident data
Use SIEM tools for incident detection, correlation, and analysis
Apply threat intelligence to enhance incident detection and situational awareness
Perform basic incident response procedures within a SOC environment
Collaborate effectively with CSIRT and other cybersecurity teams during security incidents
Develop practical skills required for entry-level cybersecurity and SOC analyst roles
Who Should Attend
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