The Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) program is the first step to joining a security operations center (SOC). It is engineered for current and aspiring Tier I and Tier II SOC analysts to achieve proficiency in performing entry-level and intermediate-level operations. CSA is a training and credentialing program that helps the candidate acquire trending and in-demand technical skills through instruction by some of the most experienced trainers in the industry. The program focuses on creating new career opportunities through extensive, meticulous knowledge with enhanced level capabilities for dynamically contributing to a SOC team. Being an intense 3-day program, it thoroughly covers the fundamentals of SOC operations, before relaying the knowledge of log management and correlation, SIEM deployment, advanced incident detection, and incident response. Additionally, the candidate will learn to manage various SOC processes and collaborate with CSIRT at the time of need.
Learning Objectives
Gain knowledge of SOC processes, procedures, technologies and workflows.
Gain a basic understanding and in-depth knowledge of security threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, attacker’s behaviors, cyber killchain, etc.
Able to recognize attacker tools, tactics, and procedures to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOC) that can be utilized during active and future investigations.
Able to monitor and analyze logs and alerts from a variety of different technologies across multiple platforms.
Gain knowledge of the Centralized Log Management (CLM) process.
Able to perform security events and log collection, monitoring, and analysis.
Gain experience and extensive knowledge of security information and event management.
Gain knowledge of administering SIEM solutions.
Gain hands-on experience in SIEM use case development process.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
Work Roles
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