Introduction to SOC (Security Operations Center)
Understand how a real-world Security Operations Center (SOC) operates by learning its purpose, people, tools, processes, data flow, alerts, and business impact through structured, concept-driven tasks.
Overview
This project introduces you to Security Operations Center (SOC) fundamentals from the ground up. You will learn what a SOC is, why organizations need it, and how SOC teams operate in real enterprise environments.
You will explore key SOC concepts including security events vs incidents, SOC organization structure, SOC tools and technology stack, SOC processes and data flow, common SOC alerts, and SOC performance metrics used by enterprises.
Each task is designed to mirror real-world SOC operations, helping you build strong conceptual clarity before moving into hands-on SOC Analyst (L1) triage, SIEM labs, and detection engineering projects.
By the end of this project, you will clearly understand how a SOC functions as the central command center of an organization’s cybersecurity program.
What You'll Learn
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What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)
Understand the role of a SOC as a centralized, 24×7 security monitoring and response function in modern organizations.
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SOC Organization Structure & Roles
Explore how SOC teams are structured, including analysts, engineers, managers, and supporting teams.
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SOC Tools & Technology Stack
Understand how SIEM, EDR/XDR, SOAR, threat intelligence platforms, and network sensors work together.
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SOC Process & Data Flow
Learn how security data flows from log sources through detection, analysis, and coordinated response.
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Common SOC Alerts & Scenarios
Understand typical alerts SOCs encounter such as brute force, malware, phishing, and suspicious logins.
About Trainer
Rajneesh Gupta
Rajneesh Gupta is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 years of industry experience. With a remarkable career focused on incident response, penetration testing, security compliance, and risk management, Rajneesh has established himself as a leading expert in the field. He is also an accomplished author, having penned the book "Hands-on with Blockchain and Cybersecurity". As a dedicated educator, Rajneesh has made a significant impact on the cybersecurity community by training over 60,000 students globally.
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