Cybersecurity Analyst: What You Need to Know in Your Role

The primary objective of this course is to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in a Cybersecurity Analyst interview. Specifically tailored for those aspiring to join a Security Operations Center (SOC) team, this comprehensive curriculum focuses on enhancing technical capabilities from the ground up.

Curriculum Highlights

Foundational Learning

To ensure a strong grasp of the fundamentals, the course commences with a comprehensive coverage of IT security, computer networking, SOC, SIEM, Splunk, and FortiSIEM. By starting from the basics, participants can build a solid foundation upon which more advanced concepts can be built.

Target Audience and SOC Introduction

In order to provide clarity and guidance, we briefly outline the target audience for this course. Whether you are a recent graduate, a career changer, or an IT professional looking to specialize in cybersecurity, this course is designed to meet your needs.

To facilitate a better understanding, we provide a clear definition of a SOC (Security Operations Center) and its functions. By familiarizing participants with the role and responsibilities of a SOC analyst, we aim to prepare them for the challenges they may encounter in their future careers.

Relevance of SOC and Cybersecurity

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the significance of a SOC in the realm of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. As we explore the relevance of a SOC, we emphasize the advantages of pursuing a career in this field. With the scarcity of quality resources, individuals who possess the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in a SOC environment have a distinct advantage in the job market.

Approach to Teaching

Recognizing that cybersecurity can be a complex subject, we have developed an approach to teaching that is beginner-friendly. Our methodology ensures that anyone, regardless of their prior knowledge or experience, can grasp fundamental concepts and gradually build proficiency. Through a combination of theoretical explanations, practical exercises, and real-world examples, participants will gain the confidence and skills needed to succeed in a cybersecurity analyst interview.

Curriculum Outline

Our carefully designed curriculum covers the following topics to equip you with essential knowledge in the field of cybersecurity:

• Significance of Learning SOC
• Security Triad: Understanding Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
• Computer Networks and Topologies
• Network Footprinting
• Network Concepts Refresher: Exploring OSI and TCP/IP Protocol Suite
• Cybersecurity Attacks: Delving into Ethical Hacking, DoS, DDoS, SYN Flooding, and Metasploit
• Maltego: Understanding Cyber Killchain Methodology, Information Security Vectors, and Ransomware
• SIEM (Security Information and Event Management): Exploring Enterprise Splunk and Fortinet's FortiSIEM
• Incident Response: Managing Email Systems, Viruses, and Vulnerabilities
• Live Interview Case Study: Providing End-to-End Tips to Excel in Cybersecurity / SOC Interviews

Upon completion of the program, you will gain the confidence and skills necessary to excel in cybersecurity interviews.

In conclusion, this course provides a comprehensive and beginner-friendly curriculum that equips individuals with the technical capabilities required for a successful cybersecurity analyst interview. By focusing on foundational learning, introducing the target audience to the world of SOC, highlighting the career advantages of pursuing a career in cybersecurity, and employing a tailored teaching approach, participants will be well-prepared to excel in their future roles as cybersecurity analysts.

1. This course is for Beginners and not for advanced audience. Hence the faculty explains each concept in detail and demonstrates with relevant tools where required.
2. Those who are interested in a career in a security operations center

1. Best soc course with good price ~ A Reddy
2. The course provided me with a sense of direction. The content of the course is really good. I learned a lot and I'm glad I took it. I started from a near zero base knowledge level ~ Charles Z
3. He is Exceptional not only in training but as a giude he helps me a lot when i mostly needed ~ K Bairi
4. The course was an in-depth explanation and it was a great online learning experience ~ Roshni K
5. More of an interactive teaching method. Helps me learn better by having asking me questions based on my own questions to help me along ~ Blakely W
6. Great Course. I love the way it is designed, delivered. I learned a lot. The most imporatnt part is that I enjoy every bit of the session and completed everything ~ Nadeem R
7. What an amazing course! Actually the person who's teaching. Have just started the course but the way he talks we can know how clear the concepts and how practical the sir thinks. This is not like a regular course where people just read the presentation.the instructor really makes you want each concept clearly ~ S Parab
8. This course has really enlightened me with plenty basic things i thought i know or should have know even in the first 5 lectures. Really kept to details and simplified terms with relatable examples ~ Ogunyomi F

1. This course will help build your technical competence so that you can start a career as an analyst in a Security Operations Center team
2. You will go through an introduction of what a security operations center is, branches within cyber security and the various job roles available
3. You will understand network concepts, network topologies and layered communication in this course
4. You can formulate various mitigation strategies, phishing & firewalls, intrusion detection and prevention systems.
5. You will learn OSI Model, various mnemonics, protocol data units etc, will go through the various layers in detail with real time examples and caselets
6. You will build your capability in information security attack vectors, phishing techniques, whaling and phishing mitigation.
7. You will identify threats, possible breaches & collect audit logs for security and compliance. You will be able to conduct investigations and provide evidence.

1. This course is for beginners and not for advanced audiences. Hence the faculty explains each concept in detail and demonstrates with relevant tools where required.
2. You are aiming for roles such as IT Security Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst for L1, L2 positions
3. You have a drive towards a career in the security operations center