SOC Analyst: SIEM, SOAR & Cloud

Build Practical Skills for Security Operations and Cloud Monitoring

This hands-on course is designed for aspiring SOC Analysts and cybersecurity professionals who want to build practical skills in Security Operations, SIEM, SOAR, and AWS Cloud Security. Students will learn how SOC teams detect, investigate, and respond to cyber threats using industry-standard tools and real-world scenarios.

Course Outline (5 Hours)

Module 1: Introduction to SOC & Cybersecurity (45 Minutes)

• What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)?

• Roles and responsibilities of a SOC Analyst (L1/L2)

• Cyber Kill Chain & MITRE ATT&CK Framework

• Security incident lifecycle

• SOC career roadmap

Module 2: SIEM Fundamentals (1 Hour 15 Minutes)

• Introduction to SIEM

• Log collection and normalization

• Types of security logs

• Log correlation concepts

• Alert generation and prioritization

• Overview of Splunk, Wazuh, and ELK Stack

Module 3: Incident Detection & Response (1 Hour 15 Minutes)

• Security monitoring techniques

• Alert triage and investigation

• Threat hunting basics

• Indicators of Compromise (IOC)

• Incident response process

• Case study: Malware and phishing investigation

Module 4: SOAR & Security Automation (45 Minutes)

• Introduction to SOAR

• Benefits of security automation

• Automated incident response workflows

• Playbooks and ticketing systems

• Overview of n8n, TheHive, and Cortex

Module 5: AWS Cloud Security (1 Hour)

• AWS Shared Responsibility Model

• IAM Best Practices

• CloudTrail & CloudWatch

• GuardDuty & Security Hub

• VPC Security Groups

• Monitoring AWS security events

• Cloud security best practices

Hands-on Demonstration

• SIEM dashboard overview

• Log analysis

• Incident investigation

• Cloud security monitoring

• Basic SOAR workflow demonstration

Who Should Attend?

• Beginners in Cybersecurity

• SOC Analyst Aspirants

• IT Support & Network Engineers

• Students preparing for SOC interviews

• Professionals transitioning into Cybersecurity

Prerequisites

• Basic computer knowledge

• Basic networking concepts (preferred)

• No prior SOC experience required

What You'll Learn

• Understand SOC operations

• Analyze security logs using SIEM

• Investigate and respond to security incidents

• Learn SOAR automation concepts

• Monitor AWS cloud security

• Gain practical SOC analyst skills

• Prepare for entry-level SOC Analyst roles

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does a SOC Analyst learn in this course?

The course covers SOC operations, SIEM monitoring, incident response, SOAR concepts, and AWS Cloud Security fundamentals.

2. Is prior cybersecurity experience required for this SOC course?

No. The course is designed for beginners with basic computer knowledge and learners starting their cybersecurity journey.

3. Which SIEM tools are introduced in this training?

The course provides an overview of SIEM platforms including Splunk, Wazuh, and ELK Stack.