The Security Operations Center (SOC) Track is an advanced training program designed to equip cybersecurity professionals with the essential skills to monitor, detect, and respond to security incidents in real-time. This track provides in-depth knowledge of SOC operations, security monitoring tools, incident response procedures, and advanced threat detection techniques to help organizations secure their IT environments.

Key Learning Areas:

• Introduction to SOC and Its Role: Understand the functions and responsibilities of a Security Operations Center and the importance of continuous monitoring in threat detection and mitigation.

• Security Monitoring and Event Management: Learn how to manage security information and events (SIEM), analyze logs, and use advanced monitoring tools to detect suspicious activity.

• Incident Detection and Response: Develop proficiency in identifying security incidents, responding effectively to breaches, and applying incident response best practices.

• Threat Hunting and Advanced Detection Techniques: Gain insight into proactive threat hunting strategies, anomaly detection, and the use of behavioral analysis to uncover hidden threats.

• Forensics and Evidence Gathering: Learn the fundamentals of digital forensics, how to gather evidence, and the process of analyzing compromised systems for forensic investigations.

• SOC Metrics and Reporting: Master the process of creating reports, tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), and presenting security findings to stakeholders.

By completing this track, participants will gain the expertise to operate effectively within a SOC environment, detect advanced threats, and respond rapidly to minimize potential damage to organizational assets.