Sainttly SOC Analyst

Training Description: Sainttly SOC Analyst

Course Overview: The Sainttly SOC Analyst training is specifically designed for professionals who wish to develop strong skills in security incident management and response within a Security Operations Center (SOC). Focusing on monitoring, threat analysis, and management, this course will enable you to become a proficient SOC analyst, capable of effectively protecting an organization’s information systems from cyberattacks.

This training is ideal for cybersecurity professionals, IT analysts, and those wishing to specialize in real-time threat detection, analysis, and incident response. You will learn how to use modern SOC tools and apply best practices to minimize risks and strengthen organizational security.

Training Objectives:

• Understand the role of a SOC analyst and the challenges of cybersecurity in businesses.
• Learn how to monitor, detect, and analyze security incidents using advanced tools.
• Acquire the necessary skills to respond effectively to cyber threats and incidents.
• Master techniques for managing alerts, investigating, and resolving incidents.
• Develop collaboration skills to work with IT and security teams.

Course Curriculum:

Introduction to SOCs and Analyst Roles

• Understanding the role of a Security Operations Center (SOC) in organizational cybersecurity.
• SOC analyst missions and responsibilities: monitoring, detection, analysis, and response.
• SOC architecture and components: tools, technologies, and workflows.
• Types of security incidents and their impact on businesses.

Threat Monitoring and Detection

• Real-time monitoring: strategies and best practices.
• Threat detection tools: SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response).
• Log analysis techniques and anomaly detection.
• Monitoring systems, networks, and applications: where and how to focus.

Security Incident Analysis

• Common types of security incidents: phishing, malware, ransomware, DDoS attacks, etc.
• Incident analysis techniques: identifying Indicators of Compromise (IOC), analyzing files and processes.
• Analyzing attack trends and patterns.
• Real-world case studies to understand incidents and appropriate responses.

Incident Response and Alert Management

• Managing security alerts: prioritizing and classifying events.
• Incident response process: investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery.
• Developing effective incident response procedures.
• Coordination with other teams (IT, security, risk management, etc.) to resolve incidents.

Using SOC Tools

• Introduction to commonly used SOC tools: SIEM, IDS/IPS, threat intelligence tools.
• Hands-on use of monitoring and incident analysis tools.
• Task automation in a SOC: playbooks and orchestration.
• Configuring and managing alerts and detection rules in SOC tools.

Forensics and Digital Investigation

• Introduction to computer forensics and investigation techniques.
• Collecting and preserving digital evidence.
• Post-incident data analysis techniques: data recovery, network activity analysis, malware investigation.
• Incident reporting and documentation: best practices for documenting incidents and analyses.

Strengthening System Security and Preventing Attacks

• Implementing preventive measures to reduce risks: patch management, access control, network segmentation.
• Vulnerability assessments: vulnerability scanners, penetration testing.
• Developing a defense-in-depth strategy and resilience.

Risk Management and Compliance in a SOC

• Managing risks associated with security incidents: risk assessment and prioritization.
• Standards and regulations: ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR, and their impact on incident management.
• Developing business continuity and disaster recovery plans (DRP).

Continuous Training and Personal Development

• Keeping up with cybersecurity trends: new threats, attack techniques, technological innovations.
• Certifications and complementary skills for SOC analysts: CEH, CISSP, CompTIA Security+, etc.
• Personal development and career in a SOC: role evolution, advanced training, and opportunities.

Course Duration: The Sainttly SOC Analyst training lasts approximately 8 to 10 weeks, featuring interactive modules, practical exercises, and real-world case studies for full immersion in SOC practices.

Prerequisites:

• Basic knowledge of IT and networking.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and digital risks.
• No specific prerequisites for this training, although prior experience in IT or security is a plus.

Target Audience:

• Cybersecurity professionals wishing to specialize as SOC analysts.
• IT security managers and incident analysts.
• Security consultants, IT engineers, and system administrators interested in threat detection and response.

Certification: A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the training. Participants will also be prepared for certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), and CISSP.

Join this training to become an expert in threat management and contribute to the security and resilience of your organization against cyberattacks!