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In the Trenches

Security Operations Center

EC-Council

Cyber-attacks, breaches, and incidents continue to grow. The sophistication and complexity of these attacks continue to evolve. More than ever organizations need to plan, prepare, and defend against a potential cyber incident. Security Operation Centers (SOCs) act as an organization's front-line defense against cyber incidents. SOC analyst accomplishes this by monitoring and responding to network and host anomalies, performing an in-depth analysis of suspicious events, and when necessary, aiding in forensic investigations.

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Cyber-attacks, breaches, and incidents continue to grow. The sophistication and complexity of these attacks continue to evolve. More than ever organizations need to plan, prepare, and defend against a potential cyber incident. Security Operation Centers (SOCs) act as an organization's front-line defense against cyber incidents. SOC analyst accomplishes this by monitoring and responding to network and host anomalies, performing an in-depth analysis of suspicious events, and when necessary, aiding in forensic investigations.

This course is designed to be a primer for anyone planning on taking the EC-Council CSA course. We will discuss the structure, organization, and general daily activities of SOC analysts. We will also look at several defensive tools including SEIMs, IDS, and IPS. We will talk about event monitoring and vulnerability management. Finally, we will talk about what to expect when an incident happens.

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Syllabus

Lab Setup
Here, you will understand the goals, objectives, and summary of the entire course. You will get to know the author, his areas of expertise and his accomplishments. In this section, you will learn how to setup the lab environment to get started.
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Enterprise Security Operations
In this section, you will start learning about Security Operations Center. You will also learn what they are, how the functions, and what they do.
Hacker Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
Defensive Tools for the Modern Enterprise
In this section, you will learn various practices that organizations use to protect their sensitive data.
Event Monitoring and Threat Hunting
This section will teach you some other advanced practices being followed at various organizations as their security measures.
Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability can be easily used to enter your organizations security systems and steal or misuse your data. We will learn about vulnerabilties in this lesson.
Incident Response
Incident means any situation that appears and needs attention. This section will teach you about incidents and how to deal with them
Course Conclusion and Final Comments
Final thoughts by the instructor

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Strengthens existing knowledge for professionals in this field
Builds a strong foundation for learners who are new to this field
Develops professional skills in security operations
Taught by EC-Council, who are recognized for their work in cybersecurity
Covers fundamentals of security operations, making it suitable for students and professionals from various backgrounds
Requires learners to come in with some background knowledge, which may be a barrier for some

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Learners who complete In the Trenches: Security Operations Center will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. They use a variety of tools and techniques to detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents, including SEIMs, IDS, and IPS. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Information Security Analyst, including how to use these tools and how to respond to security incidents.
Security Engineer
Security Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's security infrastructure. They use a variety of tools and techniques to protect an organization's computer systems and networks from cyberattacks, including SEIMs, IDS, and IPS. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Security Engineer, including how to use these tools and how to respond to cyberattacks.
Security Analyst
Security Analysts are responsible for monitoring and analyzing security data to identify and respond to threats. They use a variety of tools to detect and investigate security incidents, including SEIMs, IDS, and IPS. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Security Analyst, including how to use these tools and how to respond to security incidents.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from cyberattacks. They use a variety of tools and techniques to detect, prevent, and respond to cyberattacks, including SEIMs, IDS, and IPS. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Cybersecurity Analyst, including how to use these tools and how to respond to cyberattacks.
Security Consultant
Security Consultants are responsible for providing security advice and services to organizations. They help organizations to identify and mitigate security risks, and to develop and implement security plans. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Security Consultant, including how to identify and mitigate security risks, and how to develop and implement security plans.
SOC Analyst
SOC Analysts are responsible for monitoring and responding to security incidents in a Security Operations Center (SOC). They use a variety of tools to detect and investigate security incidents, including SEIMs, IDS, and IPS. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful SOC Analyst, including how to use these tools and how to respond to security incidents.
Forensic Investigator
Forensic Investigators are responsible for investigating computer crimes and security incidents. They use a variety of tools and techniques to collect and analyze evidence, and to identify and apprehend criminals. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Forensic Investigator, including how to collect and analyze evidence, and how to identify and apprehend criminals.
Malware Analyst
Malware Analysts are responsible for analyzing malware to identify its purpose, capabilities, and vulnerabilities. They use a variety of tools and techniques to analyze malware, and to develop and implement countermeasures. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Malware Analyst, including how to analyze malware, and how to develop and implement countermeasures.
Vulnerability Analyst
Vulnerability Analysts are responsible for identifying and assessing vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. They use a variety of tools and techniques to identify and assess vulnerabilities, and to develop and implement countermeasures. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Vulnerability Analyst, including how to identify and assess vulnerabilities, and how to develop and implement countermeasures.
Network Security Engineer
Network Security Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's network security infrastructure. They use a variety of tools and techniques to protect an organization's network from cyberattacks, including SEIMs, IDS, and IPS. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Network Security Engineer, including how to use these tools and how to respond to cyberattacks.
Security Architect
Security Architects are responsible for designing and implementing an organization's security architecture. They use a variety of tools and techniques to protect an organization's information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Security Architect, including how to design and implement an organization's security architecture.
Chief Information Security Officer
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are responsible for overseeing an organization's information security program. They develop and implement security policies and procedures, and they manage the organization's security team. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful CISO, including how to develop and implement security policies and procedures, and how to manage an organization's security team.
Penetration Tester
Penetration Testers are responsible for conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities in an organization's computer systems and networks. They use a variety of tools and techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, and to provide recommendations for remediation. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Penetration Tester, including how to identify and exploit vulnerabilities, and how to provide recommendations for remediation.
Security Auditor
Security Auditors are responsible for auditing an organization's security posture. They assess the organization's security controls and make recommendations for improvements. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Security Auditor, including how to assess an organization's security controls and how to make recommendations for improvements.
Incident Responder
Incident Responders are responsible for responding to security incidents. They use a variety of tools and techniques to identify and mitigate the impact of security incidents, and to restore normal operations. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the skills and knowledge needed to be a successful Incident Responder, including how to identify and mitigate the impact of security incidents, and how to restore normal operations.

Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in In the Trenches: Security Operations Center .
Provides a detailed overview of the incident response process. It covers topics such as incident detection, containment, and recovery.
Provides insights into the techniques used by social engineers to gain access to sensitive information. It valuable resource for security professionals who want to learn how to protect their organizations from social engineering attacks.
Provides a practical guide to penetration testing. It covers topics such as reconnaissance, vulnerability assessment, and exploitation.
Provides a practical guide to network security assessment. It covers topics such as vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and security monitoring.
Provides a comprehensive guide to the CISSP exam. It covers topics such as security management, incident response, and security assessment.

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