SOC Essentials (S|CE) Training

The SOC Essentials (S|CE) is designed for aspiring security professionals, freshers, and career switchers to provide insights into security operations frameworks and related technologies. With 8 modules covering robust topics from the computer network and security fundamentals to SOC components and architecture, S|CE prepares you to identify various aspects of cyber threats and secure digital environments. Test your learnings with CTF-based Capstone Projects and validate your newly acquired skills in proctored exams. Further, it provides 10+ hours of premium self-paced video training with 6 hands-on labs to simulate realworld scenarios.

Course content

Module 01: Computer Network and Security Fundamentals

Computer Network
TCP/IP Model
OSI Model
Types of Networks
Network Model

          • Types of a Network
                  o Types of a Network (PAN)
                  o Types of a Network (LAN)
                  o Types of a Network (WLAN)
                  o Types of a Network (MAN)
                  o Types of a Network (WAN)
                  o Types of a Network (SAN)

Network Topologies
          • Network Hardware Components

TCP/IP Protocol Suite
Network Security Controls
         • Key Network Security Controls

Network Security Devices
Windows Security
Unix/Linux Security
Web Application Fundamentals
Information Security Standards, Laws and Acts

Module 02: Fundamentals of Cyber Threats

Cyber Threats
         • Classification of Cyber Threats
         • Impact of Cyber Threats
         • Vulnerability in Cybersecurity
         • Cybersecurity Best Practices
         • Emerging Threats and Future challenges
         • Ransomware
         • Impact of Ransomware

Intent-Motive-Goal
         • Cybercrime Performed
         • Email compromise Attack

Tactics-Techniques-Procedures (TTPs)
         • Example -Data Exfiltration
         • Practical Example – Data Exfiltration
         • Key Steps for Lateral Movement
         • APT - Example

Opportunity-Vulnerability-Weakness
         • Opportunity
         • Vulnerability
         • Weakness
         • Practical Example- E-Commerce Website
         • Practical Example- Online Banking System

Vulnerability
         • Type of vulnerabilities
         • Source of Vulnerabilities
         • Lifecycle of Vulnerabilities
         • Practical Example - Vulnerability

Threats & Attack
         • Types of Threat & Attack
         • Cyber Threat
         • Mitigation strategies for Cyber Threats

Example of Attacks
         • Example of Attack – Blended Cyber Attack
         • Example of Attack -Man-in-the-Middle Attack for Credentials Harvesting

Network-based attacks
Application-based
         • Cross-site Scripting
         • Types of Cross-site Scripting
         • Attack Process
         • Application Based Attack

Host Based Attacks
         • Host Based Attack - Impact

Insider Attacks
         • Types of Insider Attacks
         • Prevention and Mitigation
         • Examples

Malware (viruses, worms, ransomware, etc.)
         • Types of Malware
         • Distribution Method
         • Prevention And Mitigations

Phishing and social engineering
         • Common Characteristics
         • Examples
         • Prevention
         • Social Engineering Common Characteristics
         • Example
         • Prevention
         • Key Difference

Module 03: Introduction to Security Operations Center (SOC)

What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?
Importance of SOC
         • Importance of SOC in Cybersecurity

SOC Team Roles & Responsibilities
SOC KPI
SOC Metrics
SOC Maturity Models

         • Typical Stages in the SOC Maturity Model
         • Benefits of the SOC Maturity Model

SOC Workflow and Processes
Challenges in Operating a SOC

Module 04: SOC Components and Architecture

Key Components of a SOC
         • Security Operation Center
         • Breakdown of the Key Components of the SOC

People in SOC
Processes in SOC
         • Key Processes in SOC
         • Example of Processes in SOC

Technologies in SOC
         • Key Technology in SOC

SOC Architecture and Infrastructure
         • Key Components of SOC Architecture and Infrastructure

Different Types of SOC and Their Purpose
Introduction to SIEM
         • Key components of SIEM
         • Benefits of SIEM
         • Challenges of SIEM
         • Use Cases of SIEM

SIEM Architecture
         • Key Components of SIEM Architecture
         • SIEM Architecture

SIEM Deployment Model
Data Sources in SIEM
SIEM Logs

         • Overview of Logs in SIEM Environment

Networking in SIEM
Endpoint Data in SIEM

Module 05: Introduction to Log Management

Incident
         • Example of Cybersecurity Incidents

Event
         • Example of Cybersecurity Events

Log
         • Key points of Logs
         • Example of Log Types

Typical Log Sources
         • Typical Log Sources with Example

Need of Log
Typical Log Format
Local Log management

         • Benefits of Local Log Management

Centralized Log Management
         • Key Components of Centralized Log Management

Logging Best Practices
Logging/Log Management Tools

Module 06: Incident Detection and Analysis

SIEM Use Cases Development
Security Monitoring and analysis

         • Basic Concept of Security Monitoring
         • Basic Concept of Security Analysis
         • Security Monitoring and Analysis Process
         • Practical Example – Malware Detection and Analysis
         • Practical Example – Abnormal or non-typical user Behavior Detection
         • Practical Example – Phishing Attack Detection and Response

Correlation Rules
         • Overview of Correlation Rules
         • Use cases: Detection of a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attack

Dashboards
         • Overview of Dashboards

Reports
         • Key Components of Reports
         • Types of Reports
         • Benefits of Reports

Alerting
         • Purpose of Alerting
         • Key components of Alerting
         • Type of Alerts
         • Alerting Workflow
         • Benefits of Alert

Triaging alerts
         • Purpose of Triaging alerts
         • Key components of Triaging alerts
         • Triage Process
         • Benefits of Triaging alerts

Dealing with False Positive Alerts
         • Mitigation strategies
         • Final step in Dealing with False positive Alerts

Incident Escalation
         • Purpose of Incident Escalation
         • Key Components of Incident Escalation
         • Escalation Process
         • Benefits of Incident Escalation

Communication Paths
         • Common Communication paths in cybersecurity

Ticketing Systems
         • Example of Ticketing Systems

Module 07: Threat Intelligence and Hunting

Introduction to Threat Intelligence
         • Breakdown of Threat Intelligence

Threat Intelligence Sources
Threat Intelligence Types
Threat Intelligence Lifecycle
Role of Threat Intelligence in SOC operations
Threat Intelligence Feeds

         • Types of Threat Intelligence Feeds
         • Content and Format
         • Integration and consumption
         • Evaluation and Selection

Threat Intelligence Sharing and Collaboration
         • Types of Threat Intelligence Sharing
         • Benefits of Threat Intelligence sharing
         • Challenges and Considerations

Threat Intelligence Tools/Platforms
         • Malware Analysis Platform
         • Open-Source Intelligence Tools
         • Vulnerability Management Tools
         • Threat Intelligence Feeds and APIs
         • Dark Web Monitoring Tools
         • Adversary Emulation Platforms

Introduction to threat Hunting
Threat Hunting Techniques
         • Common Threat threat-hunting techniques

Threat Hunting Methodologies
         • Common Threat Hunting Methodologies

Role of Threat Hunting In SOC Operations
Leveraging Threat Intelligence for Hunting
Threat Hunting Tools

Module 08: Incident Response and Handling

Incident Handling Process
         • Steps in the Incident Handling Process

Incident classification and prioritization
         • Breakdown of Incident Classification

Incident response lifecycle
         • Preparation
         • Detection & Analysis
         • Containment, Eradication & Recovery
         • Post-Incident Analysis
         • Continuous Improvement

Preparation
Identification
Containment
Eradication
Recovery
Post-Incident Analysis and Reporting