Understanding the Role of a SOC Analyst and Responsibilities

Cyber Security Fundamentals with Respective to the tools

Overview of SOC structure and operations

Incident Response Process and Lifecycle

TCP/IP Fundamentals and Network Protocols and Services

IP Internet Protocol and Classification of IP Address

Ranges of protocols

Firewall and IDS/IPS Technologies

Network segmentation and zoning

VPNs and Secure Communication

Endpoint Protection Solutions

Windows login failures and windows use cases

Malware types and attacks analysis

Patch management and vulnerability assessment

Host-based security controls

SIEM architecture and components

Log collection and correlation

Rule creation and customization

Incident Investigation using different SIEM Tools

Reporting and alerting and root cause analysis

Identifying Anomalies and Potential Threats

Signature-based and behavior-based detection

Triage and Prioritization of Incidents

Malware analysis and reverse engineering

Security Tools and Technologies

Malware analysis and Ransomware analysis

Incident Handling Lifecycle

Containment and eradication of threats

Communication and coordination during incidents with concern teams

Documentation and Lessons Learned and Post-incident Reviews

Antivirus and anti-malware tools

Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS)

Vulnerability Assessment Tools

Data loss Prevention (DLP)

Security policies and procedures

Encryption and Data Protection

Security awareness and training

Compliance and regulatory requirements with different frameworks

Effective Communication Skills

Teamwork and Collaboration within a SOC

Interactions with other IT and Security Teams

Reporting to management and stakeholders

Real-world scenarios and simulations

Hands-on Experience with Security Tools and Technologies

Creating and Analyzing Incident Cases

Building and configuring security systems

Staying updated with the latest threats and technologies

Career advancement and specialization opportunities

Networking and participating in cyber security communities

Completing a significant project or gaining practical experience through an internship