SOC Analyst — SIEM & Incident Response
Train for a Security Operations Center role — SIEM monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
Who This Course Is For
- Cyber Security Fundamentals graduates specializing further
- IT professionals moving into security monitoring roles
- Freshers targeting Tier 1/2 SOC Analyst positions
Prerequisites
- Basic networking and security fundamentals
- Comfort with Linux command line
Full Curriculum
7 modules · 88 hours of live instruction
1SOC Fundamentals~8 hrs
- SOC roles, tiers, and workflows
- Security monitoring lifecycle
- Common attack categories
2SIEM Tools (Splunk/ELK)~18 hrs
- Log ingestion and parsing
- Building search queries and dashboards
- Alert correlation rules
3Threat Detection & Hunting~16 hrs
- MITRE ATT&CK framework
- Threat hunting methodology
- Indicators of compromise (IOCs)
4Network & Endpoint Monitoring~12 hrs
- IDS/IPS alert analysis
- EDR fundamentals
- Packet analysis with Wireshark
5Incident Response~14 hrs
- Incident response lifecycle (NIST)
- Playbook execution
- Evidence handling and chain of custody basics
6Reporting & Communication~6 hrs
- Writing incident reports
- Escalation and stakeholder communication
- Post-incident reviews
7Capstone Scenarios~14 hrs
- Simulated live-fire SOC shift with real alerts
- End-to-end incident investigation
- Mock interviews and resume review
Tools & Technologies Covered
Hands-On Projects
Live SOC Shift Simulation
Monitors a simulated SIEM feed, triages alerts, and escalates confirmed incidents within an SLA.
Ransomware Incident Investigation
End-to-end investigation of a simulated ransomware incident using logs and IOCs.
Threat Hunting Exercise
Proactive hunt for hidden indicators of compromise across a simulated environment.
What You'll Be Able to Do
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I take Cyber Security Fundamentals before this course?
Recommended if you are new to security — this course moves quickly into SIEM tools and detection assuming foundational concepts are known.
Is this a good entry point into cyber security careers?
Yes — SOC Analyst (Tier 1) is one of the most common entry points into a cyber security career path in India.
What is the batch schedule?
Weekday batches run 7-9 PM IST; weekend batches run Saturday-Sunday 10 AM-1 PM IST, recorded for lifetime access.
Does this course use real SIEM tools?
Yes — hands-on labs use Splunk and the ELK stack, the most widely deployed SIEM platforms in Indian SOC teams.
Is placement support included?
Yes — resume building, mock interviews, and referrals to our hiring partner network are included.
What salary can I expect after this course?
Tier 1 SOC Analyst roles for freshers typically start at ₹4-6.5 LPA, with faster progression to Tier 2 given hands-on SIEM experience.
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