To ensure that participants can successfully engage with and benefit from the Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) course, the following minimum prerequisites are recommended:

• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP protocols and network topology.
• Familiarity with operating systems, particularly Windows and Linux, and their command line interfaces.
• Knowledge of information security principles, including confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• An introductory level of understanding of various types of cyber threats and common attack vectors.
• Awareness of security devices such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems (IDS), and intrusion prevention systems (IPS).
• Some experience with or exposure to security information and event management (SIEM) systems is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Problem-solving skills and analytical thinking to effectively participate in incident detection and response activities.

These prerequisites are designed to provide a foundation upon which the CSA course content can build. They are not meant to be barriers but rather to ensure a productive and enriching learning experience. Individuals with a keen interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to learn will find that the course offers the necessary guidance to develop their skills as a SOC analyst.

Target Audience for Certified SOC Analyst-CSA

The Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) course equips individuals for real-world security operations and incident response.

• Aspiring and current SOC Analysts

• IT Professionals seeking to enter the cybersecurity field

• Incident Responders and Network Administrators

• Security Engineers and Consultants

• IT Managers overseeing cybersecurity operations

• Information Security Professionals

• Cybersecurity Graduates and Academicians

• Compliance and Risk Managers

• Cyber Intelligence Analysts

• Threat Hunters and Cybersecurity Researchers

• Forensic and Malware Analysts

• Anyone aspiring to enhance their cybersecurity expertise and incident handling skills

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Certified SOC Analyst-CSA?

Introduction to Course Learning Outcomes:

The Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) course equips learners with the skills to understand, detect, and respond to security threats within a Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Grasp the fundamentals of SOC operations, including the roles of people, processes, and technology in effective security management.
• Identify and describe various cyber threats, attack methodologies, and network, host, and application-level attacks.
• Recognize and analyze Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) to detect security breaches.
• Comprehend the concepts of incidents, events, and the importance of both local and centralized logging for incident detection.
• Gain proficiency in the basic and advanced functionalities of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems.
• Apply SIEM solutions to create and analyze use cases for detecting application, insider, network, and host level incidents, as well as for regulatory compliance.
• Develop and enhance incident detection capabilities through the integration of threat intelligence into SOC operations.
• Understand the various sources and types of threat intelligence, and how to implement a threat intelligence strategy within a SOC.
• Master the fundamental concepts and stages of the incident response process, including specific strategies for responding to different types of security incidents.
• Enhance readiness to respond to malware incidents, ensuring proper containment, eradication, and recovery from malicious software attacks.