EC-Council Intermediate C|SA 101

Certified SOC Analyst (C|SA)

Monitor, detect and respond from inside a Security Operations Center — one of the fastest routes into a cyber job.

35 hours In-person or live online (virtual SOC lab) Prepares for the EC-Council C|SA exam

Overview

What this course is about

An ANSI-accredited program covering the foundational and advanced skills to monitor, detect, analyze and respond to security incidents in a SOC. Three intensive days of theory and real-world simulation: SOC architecture, log management, SIEM deployment, incident detection and CSIRT collaboration.

Outcomes

What you’ll be able to do

Perform real-time security monitoring and incident detection
Analyze logs, events and alerts with SIEM tools
Apply structured incident response workflows
Prepare for the Certified SOC Analyst (C|SA) exam

Curriculum

What you’ll learn

SOC architecture, functions and structure
SIEM: data ingestion, correlation and visualization
Log management and analysis
Incident detection and triage with attack scenarios
Threat intelligence and indicators of compromise
Malware behavior and attack pattern recognition
Escalation, playbooks and automation

Who it’s for

Aspiring SOC analysts, network security professionals and incident response specialists.

Recommended background

Basic networking and cybersecurity concepts; Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CIS 101) recommended.

Where it can take you

SOC AnalystIncident ResponderThreat Hunter

Career pathways

Part of a bigger plan

Cyber Defender (SOC)
Watch the network, catch the attack, stop the breach.

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