Overview
The SOC Essentials Course is your entry point into one of the fastest-growing fields in tech - no IT or cybersecurity experience required. Across 8 self-paced modules, you'll build practical skills in networking fundamentals, security concepts, and Security Operations Center (SOC) tools and frameworks, learning to identify threats and defend digital environments through real-world labs and scenarios. Cap it off with a proctored exam that validates what you've learned and signals to employers that you're ready to step into the SOC.
This course provides a comprehensive foundation in cybersecurity principles, covering network security, threat analysis, SOC concepts, log analysis, threat intelligence, and incident response. Learners progress from core cybersecurity concepts into hands-on SOC operations, incident detection and response practices used in modern SOC environments, preparing participants for entry-level cybersecurity and SOC analyst roles.
Who Should Enroll
This course is designed for:
- Aspiring Tier I and Tier II SOC Analysts
- Career changers seeking entry-level cybersecurity roles
- IT professionals transitioning into cybersecurity operations
- Students pursuing foundational SOC and incident response knowledge
No advanced technical background is required; basic computer literacy is recommended.
Curriculum & Course Details
Module 1: Computer Network and Security Fundamentals
Learners gain a practical introduction to computer networking and security concepts used in today’s digital environments.
Module 2: Fundamentals of Cyber Threats
Explores common cyber threats and attacks, helping learners understand how they happen, why they work, and how organizations can reduce risk.
Module 3: Introduction to Security Operations Center
Explains how a Security Operations Center works and why it plays a critical role in protecting organizations from cyber threats.
Module 4: Security Operations Center (SOC) Components and Architecture
Explores SOC roles, workflows, tools, and operational models used to monitor and protect organizations.
Module 5: Introduction to Log Management
Covers log collection, centralized monitoring, and analysis techniques used for security visibility.
Module 6: Incident Detection and Analysis
Develops SIEM-based detection use cases to identify suspicious activity and security incidents.
Module 7: Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting
Introduces threat intelligence sources and basic threat-hunting strategies to support proactive defense.
Module 8: Incident Response and Handling
Provides a structured approach to incident containment, eradication, recovery, and reporting.
The course price includes a USF digital badge of completion, EC-Council Certification Exam Prep module, and a voucher for the EC-Council Certification exam. The exam is administered remotely with proctoring.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain core cybersecurity principles, terminology, and the CIA Triad
- Analyze technology systems and common cyber threat methodologies
- Apply basic defensive strategies to protect systems and information
- Describe SOC roles, workflows, and operational structures
- Collect, analyze, and correlate security logs
- Detect and analyze security incidents using SIEM tools
- Apply threat intelligence to enhance incident detection
- Execute structured incident response processes
Advisor
Our advisors are here to support you every step of the way – whether you have questions about courses, need guidance on your learning path, or simply want to explore your goals.
