S|CE: SOC Essentials
Course Overview
The SOC Essentials (S|CE) certification is a foundational programme designed to equip IT and cybersecurity professionals with the knowledge and skills required to operate effectively within a Security Operations Center (SOC). The course provides a structured understanding of SOC roles, security monitoring, incident detection, threat intelligence, and response workflows.
Participants will gain practical insights into log analysis, SIEM tools, alert triage, and incident reporting, preparing them to support SOC operations and improve organisational cyber resilience. S|CE emphasizes proactive threat detection, real-time monitoring, and best practices in managing security events to safeguard enterprise IT infrastructure.
This certification is ideal for individuals pursuing careers in SOC analysis, cybersecurity monitoring, and incident response, providing a strong foundation for advanced security certifications and professional growth in cybersecurity operations.
Course Outcomes:
- Understand the structure, functions, and responsibilities of a Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Identify and analyse common cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack patterns
- Monitor network and system activity using SIEM tools and security monitoring platforms
- Perform log analysis, event correlation, and alert triage
- Apply incident detection and response procedures effectively
- Understand the role of threat intelligence in SOC operations
- Document and report security incidents following professional standards
- Support organisational compliance and cybersecurity policies
- Collaborate effectively with IT and security teams in operational environments
- Build a foundation for advanced SOC and cybersecurity career pathways
Target Audience
Schedule Dates
Course Content
- TCP/IP Model
- OSI Model
- Types of a Network
- Network Topologies
- Network Hardware Components
- TCP/IP Protocol Suite
- Network Security Controls
- Network Security Devices
- Windows Security
- Unix/Linux Security
- Web Application Fundamentals
- Cyber Threats
- Intent-Motive-Goal
- Tactics-Techniques-Procedures
- Opportunity-Vulnerability-Weakness
- Vulnerability
- Threats & Attacks
- Example of Attacks
- Network-Based
- Attacks Application-Based Attacks
- Host-Based Attacks
- Insider Attacks
- Malware
- Phishing and Social Engineering
- What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Importance of SOC
- SOC Team Roles and Responsibilities
- SOC KPI
- SOC Metrics
- SOC Maturity Models
- SOC Workflow and Processes
- Challenges in Operating a SOC
- Key Components of a SOC
- People in SOC
- Process in SOC
- Technologies in SOC
- SOC Architecture and Infrastructure
- Different Types of SOCs and Their Purposes
- Introduction to SIEM
- SIEM Architecture
- SIEM Deployment Models
- Data Sources in SIEM
- SIEM Logs
- Network in SIEM
- Endpoint Data in SIEM
- Incident
- Event
- Log
- Typical Log Sources
- Need of Log
- Typical Log Format
- Local Log Management
- Centralized Log Management
- Logging Best Practices
- Logging/Log Management Tools
- SIEM Use Case Development
- Security Monitoring and Analysis
- Correlation Rules
- Dashboards
- Reports
- Alerting
- Triaging Alerts
- Dealing with False Positives Alerts
- Incident Escalation
- Communication Paths
- Ticketing Systems
- Introduction to Threat Intelligence
- Threat Intelligence Sources
- Threat Intelligence Types
- Threat Intelligence Lifecycle
- Role of Threat Intelligence in SOC Operations
- Threat Intelligence Feeds
- Threat Intelligence Sharing and Collaboration
- Threat Intelligence Tools/Platforms
- Introduction to Threat Hunting
- Threat Hunting Techniques
- Threat Hunting Methodologies
- Role of Threat Hunting in SOC Operations
- Leveraging Threat Intelligence for Hunting
- Threat Hunting Tools
- Incident Handling Process
- Incident Classification and Prioritization
- Incident Response Lifecycle
- Identification
- Containment
- Eradication
- Recovery
- Post-incident Analysis and Reporting
FAQs
S|CE provides a foundational understanding of SOC functions, while advanced certifications focus on in-depth threat hunting, forensic analysis, and incident response strategies.
Yes. Participants gain practical experience with security monitoring tools, log analysis, alert handling, and simulated incident response scenarios.
The certification prepares learners for roles such as SOC Analyst (Junior), Security Monitoring Associate, Incident Response Assistant, and Cybersecurity Operations Associate.
Yes. It helps organisations strengthen their SOC capabilities, improve threat detection, and establish effective incident response procedures.
The course covers SIEM platforms, log analysis tools, network monitoring software, and incident response frameworks commonly used in SOC operations.
Yes. Participants learn to document incidents professionally, support compliance audits, and communicate findings effectively to stakeholders.
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