Overview
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Hybrid Online |
8 modules |
Digital Badge |
$2,190 |
Launch Your Cybersecurity Career as a SOC Analyst – Detect, Analyze, and Defend in Real Time
Cyber threats are escalating in speed and sophistication, leaving organizations struggling to find analysts who can respond effectively. This program equips you with the hands-on skills to monitor, detect, and respond to real-world security incidents using industry-standard tools and workflows.
With millions of cybersecurity roles unfilled globally, SOC analysts are in critical demand across every industry. By the end of this program, you’ll be prepared to earn the EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) credential and contribute immediately in a live SOC environment.
What sets this program apart is its combination of EC-Council official curriculum, hands-on labs, and live expert-led sessions - plus an included certification exam voucher to accelerate your path into the field.
Who Should Enroll
This program is designed for professionals with some foundational knowledge or skills, including:
- Network Engineers
- System Administrators
- IT Security Professionals
- Security Analysts (Entry to Mid-Level)
- Help Desk and NOC Professionals
- Threat Intelligence Analysts
- Incident Responders
This program is a good fit if you are:
- Transitioning into a cybersecurity or SOC role
- Preparing for the EC-Council CSA certification
- Supporting a growing or newly established SOC team
- Expanding from IT or networking into security operations
Master These Skills
SOC fundamentalsThreat intelligenceLog managementSIEM deploymentIncident detectionThreat huntingIncident responseIoC analysisMalware analysisCloud threat detection
Work with Industry Tools
SIEM platformsLog analysis toolsThreat intel feedsIDS and IPS systemsMalware sandboxesCloud security toolsPacket analyzersForensics utilities
What You'll Learn
This program takes you from SOC fundamentals through advanced incident response and cloud security operations. Structured around EC-Council’s official CSA v2 curriculum, each week combines self-paced asynchronous coursework with an optional live Class Connect session hosted by a practicing industry expert.
Module Details
- Module 1: Security Operations Center (SOC) Fundamentals & Architecture
- Module 2: Adversary Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTPs) and IoC Analysis
- Module 3: Log Management, Monitoring & Correlation
- Module 4: SIEM Architecture, Deployment & Use Case Development
- Module 5: Threat Intelligence & Proactive Threat Detection
- Module 6: Threat Hunting Techniques & Methodologies
- Module 7: Incident Detection, Response & CSIRT Collaboration
- Module 8: Malware Analysis, Cloud Security Monitoring & Exam Preparation
Real-World Impact
- Participants complete the EC-Council CSA exam prep module, one of the most recognized SOC credentials in the industry
- Every enrolled student receives an EC-Council CSA exam voucher included in the program cost
- Graduates earn a USF Digital Badge of Completion, shareable on LinkedIn and professional portfolios
- The CSA credential is recognized by employers across finance, healthcare, defense, and technology sectors worldwide
This program gave me exactly what I needed to transition from network administration into a SOC analyst role. The hands-on labs and real-world scenarios were unlike any training I’d done before. - Program Graduate, SOC Analyst, Financial Services
I came in with a background in IT support and left with the confidence to walk into an interview for a Tier 1 SOC position. The EC-Council exam voucher was a bonus I didn’t expect to be included. - Program Graduate, Tier 1 SOC Analyst, Healthcare Technology
What You'll Achieve
- EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) Certification Exam Prep Module - included in program cost
- EC-Council CSA Certification Exam Voucher - included in program cost
- USF Digital Badge of Completion - shareable directly on LinkedIn, resumes, and professional portfolios
- Hands-on lab exercises aligned to real SOC workflows and tools
- Structured incident detection and response simulations
- Experience analyzing threat intelligence, logs, and SIEM data in realistic scenarios
- Collaboration exercises modeled on professional CSIRT team dynamics
Your digital badge provides a verifiable, shareable credential that signals your expertise to employers and peers.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Detect and analyze real-world cyber threats
- Monitor and correlate security events using SIEM tools
- Investigate and respond to active security incidents
- Hunt for hidden threats across systems and networks
- Analyze malware and assess cloud security risks
- Operate effectively within a Security Operations Center (SOC)
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.
