1. Introduction to Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Overview of SOC
- Roles and Responsibilities in a SOC
- SOC Models (In-house vs. Managed)
- Importance of SOC in Cybersecurity
2. Threat Intelligence and Cyber Threat Landscape
- Understanding the Cyber Threat Landscape
- Introduction to Threat Intelligence
- Types of Cyber Threats (Malware, Phishing, APTs)
- Using Threat Intelligence in SOC Operations
3. SOC Tools and Technologies
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)
- Log Management and Correlation Tools
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
4. Monitoring and Incident Detection
- Continuous Monitoring Techniques
- Analyzing Security Alerts and Events
- Incident Detection Workflow
- Using Automation for Detection (SOAR)
5. Incident Response and Management
- Incident Response Process and Frameworks
- Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
- Incident Documentation and Reporting
- Post-Incident Review and Lessons Learned
6. SOC Analytics and Reporting
- Analyzing Logs and Security Data
- Creating SOC Dashboards and Reports
- Metrics for SOC Performance
- Reporting to Stakeholders
7. Threat Hunting and Proactive Defense
- Introduction to Threat Hunting
- Developing a Threat Hunting Strategy
- Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
- Using Threat Hunting to Improve SOC Efficiency
8. Advanced SOC Techniques and Best Practices
- Handling Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
- SOC Optimization and Scalability
- Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Best Practices for SOC Operations
9. Capstone Project: Real-World SOC Simulation
- Simulating a SOC Environment
- Handling and Responding to Cyber Incidents
- Comprehensive SOC Analysis and Reporting
