Foundation 🔍 Security Operations 💻 Online

SOC Analyst
Programme

Security Operations Foundations — Built for Real SOC Roles

The SOC Analyst Programme builds the detection, monitoring, and response skills that every Security Operations Centre depends on. Designed for career changers and aspiring analysts, this structured programme takes you from zero to job-ready — with real tools, real scenarios, and real instructor support throughout.

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10 Weeks

Duration

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30 Modules

Curriculum

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Beginner

Level

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Online

Format

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SOC Analyst Programme

Security Operations Foundations

⏱ 10 Weeks

📚 30 Modules

🎯 Beginner Friendly

🌐 100% Online

👥 Instructor-Led

🏆 Certificate Included

🛠️ Hands-On Labs

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Outcomes

What You Will Learn

✅ Monitor and analyse security events using SIEM platforms like Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel

✅ Detect, triage, and escalate security incidents following SOC procedures

✅ Understand threat intelligence and how it applies to daily SOC operations

✅ Perform log analysis across network, endpoint, and cloud environments

✅ Use industry tools including Wireshark, Nmap, and endpoint detection platforms

✅ Respond to common attack scenarios including phishing, malware, and intrusions

✅ Write professional incident reports and communicate findings clearly

✅ Understand the SOC Tier model and how to progress your career from Tier 1 upward

Audience

Who Is This For?

✅ This course is for you if...

You want to break into cybersecurity with no prior experience
You're a recent IT or computer science graduate
You want a structured, career-focused programme for SOC roles
You're interested in threat detection, monitoring, and incident response
You want to work as a SOC Analyst Tier 1 or Tier 2
You prefer a guided, instructor-led approach over self-study

❌ This course is NOT for you if...

You're looking for an advanced red team or offensive security course
You want a passive, watch-only learning experience
You're not willing to commit time to hands-on lab practice
You expect shortcuts to a cybersecurity career

Curriculum

Course Modules

A structured 10-week programme covering everything a Tier 1 and Tier 2 SOC Analyst needs to know.

01 Introduction to Security Operations & the SOC ›

Overview of the SOC environment, Tier 1/2/3 analyst roles, SOC tools and workflows, and how security operations fits into the broader cybersecurity landscape.

02 Networking Fundamentals for SOC Analysts ›

TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S, firewalls, proxies, and how attackers move through networks. Understanding traffic patterns that signal malicious activity.

03 Log Analysis & SIEM Fundamentals ›

Understanding log sources, log formats, and using SIEM platforms to aggregate and correlate security events. Hands-on with Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel.

04 Threat Intelligence & Indicators of Compromise ›

Understanding threat actors, TTPs, IOCs, and how to use threat intelligence feeds to improve detection. Introduction to MITRE ATT&CK framework.

05 Incident Detection & Triage ›

Alert triage methodology, false positive identification, prioritisation frameworks, escalation procedures, and communicating with Tier 2 and management.

06 Common Attack Scenarios & Detection ›

Detecting phishing, malware infections, brute force attacks, lateral movement, data exfiltration, and ransomware. Real scenario-based exercises throughout.

07 Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) ›

Understanding EDR platforms, analysing endpoint telemetry, detecting malicious processes, and responding to endpoint-based threats in real time.

08 Incident Response Procedures ›

The incident response lifecycle, containment and eradication strategies, evidence preservation, and post-incident analysis and reporting.

09 Cloud Security Monitoring ›

Monitoring AWS, Azure, and GCP environments for security events. Cloud-native logging, identity-based attacks, and misconfiguration detection in cloud workloads.

10 SOC Career Preparation & Capstone ›

CV and LinkedIn optimisation for SOC roles, interview preparation, capstone scenario exercise, and guidance on next certifications like CompTIA Security+ and CySA+.

Prerequisites

Requirements

Basic understanding of computers and the internet
A laptop or desktop with at least 8GB RAM
Reliable internet connection
Willingness to commit 8–10 hours per week
No prior cybersecurity experience required
Curiosity and a willingness to learn

You Will Get

What's Included

🎓 Certificate of Completion
📚 Full course materials & SOC playbooks
👨‍🏫 Live instructor-led sessions
🛠️ Hands-on SIEM & EDR lab exercises
💬 Access to learner community
🔁 Lifetime access to course materials
🎯 Career guidance & next steps roadmap

Your Guide

Meet Your Instructor

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RANJAN RAJA

Cybersecurity Instructor | Ethical Hacker | Information Security Professional

With over a decade of experience in the cybersecurity domain, I am a passionate Cybersecurity Instructor and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH). My expertise spans Ethical Hacking, Cybersecurity, Penetration Testing, Network Security, and Digital Forensics. Having trained more than 200 sessions for students and professionals alike, I take pride in empowering the next generation of security professionals. I hold a Master of Technology degree and top-tier certifications in cybersecurity, including CISSP, CISM, CISA, and Security+. My professional experience includes working on Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Crime Investigations, Server Administration, and Network Security Design and Implementation. I also collaborate with Simplilearn and Rita Africa, expanding my footprint in the global cybersecurity landscape. Approach is research-driven and practical, blending theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. I'm passionate about continuous learning and keeping up with the latest trends in Cybersecurity and Cloud Security.

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