Cybersecurity Analyst Program

Course Overview

This program prepares you for SOC Analyst Tier 1/2 roles. You'll work in simulated security environments, investigate real attack patterns, and learn the tools used in modern security operations centers.

What You'll Learn

• Security fundamentals: CIA triad, threat models, frameworks
• Networking and protocol analysis
• SIEM platforms: Splunk, ELK, Microsoft Sentinel
• Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
• Threat hunting and MITRE ATT&CK mapping
• Incident response and digital forensics basics
• Vulnerability assessment with Nessus and OpenVAS

Curriculum

Module 1 · Security Foundations (6 hrs)

• Security principles and risk
• Common attack patterns

Module 2 · Networking for Security (8 hrs)

• TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP analysis
• Wireshark and packet captures

Module 3 · SIEM & Log Analysis (10 hrs)

• Splunk SPL queries
• Detection rule writing

Module 4 · Threat Detection (8 hrs)

• MITRE ATT&CK framework
• Threat hunting workflows

Module 5 · Incident Response (8 hrs)

• IR lifecycle and playbooks
• Forensic triage

Module 6 · Vulnerability Management (5 hrs)

• Scanning and prioritization
• Patch management workflows

Module 7 · Capstone Lab (5 hrs)

• End-to-end SOC simulation
• Incident write-up and report

Upcoming Batches

FAQ

What background do I need?

Basic IT or networking knowledge is helpful. We refresh networking fundamentals early.

Will I get hands-on lab access?

Yes — cloud-based labs with simulated attacks and real SIEM tools.

Does this align to certifications?

Content overlaps with CompTIA Security+ and SOC Analyst tier-1 expectations.