SEC-OPS.AP1
Modern Security Operations Center
Defend, detect, and dominate–learn to build a Security Operations Center strong enough to outsmart any threat.
- Practice in 26 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 12 Interactive Lessons and 142 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 321 Practice Test Questions
Intermediate Self-paced · 1 year access
26 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
12Interactive Lessons
142Topics
26LiveLab
321Practice Test Questions
110Flashcards
110Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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Our security operations center (SOC) course takes you through every stage of SOC development. From basics of cyber threats and security tools to advanced vulnerability and hands-on hunting, you’ll learn to build, monitor, and defend.
You’ll also explore important SOC services, fine-tune your response skills, and dive into real-world labs to analyze, secure, and automate.
So, develop a threat intelligence to keep your security tight and attackers scrambling.
- Analyze cyber threats and vulnerabilities
- Develop and design a high-functioning Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Implements security procedures and disaster recovery plans
- Evaluate and apply SOC maturity models for ongoing improvements
- Plan and structure SOC services to support organizational needs
- Identify and manage risk with effective risk management techniques
- Conduct vulnerability assessments and compliance checks
- Perform digital forensics to trace and respond to security incidents
- Utilize tools like SIEM, Ansible, and Nmap for security automation
- Coordinate threat intelligence collection and processing
- Execute incident response with structured playbooks
- Orchestrate data flows and responses for better threat visibility
- Apply policies, frameworks, and standards to exceed compliance
- Integrate machine learning and automation into SOC operations
- Train in threat hunting, vulnerability management, and data orchestration
Course Highlights
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12 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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26 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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321 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
12 Interactive Lessons · 142 topics01 Preface 4 topics +
- Vision
- Who Should Read This Course?
- How This Course Is Organized
- Course Structure
02 Introducing Security Operations and the SOC 19 topics +
- Introducing the SOC
- Factors Leading to a Dysfunctional SOC
- Cyberthreats
- Investing in Security
- The Impact of a Breach
- Establishing a Baseline
- Fundamental Security Capabilities
- Standards, Guidelines, and Frameworks
- Industry Threat Models
- Vulnerabilities and Risk
- Business Challenges
- In-House vs. Outsourcing
- SOC Services
- SOC Maturity Models
- SOC Goals Assessment
- SOC Capabilities Assessment
- SOC Development Milestones
- Summary
- References
03 Developing a Security Operations Center 14 topics · 6 LiveLab +
- Mission Statement and Scope Statement
- Developing a SOC
- SOC Procedures
- Security Tools
- Planning a SOC
- Designing a SOC Facility
- Network Considerations
- Disaster Recovery
- Security Considerations
- Internal Security Tools
- Guidelines and Recommendations for Securing Your SOC Network
- SOC Tools
- Summary
- References
6 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 SOC Services 15 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Fundamental SOC Services
- The Three Pillars of Foundational SOC Support Services
- SOC Service Areas
- SOC Service Job Goals
- Service Maturity: If You Build It, They Will Come
- SOC Service 1: Risk Management
- SOC Service 2: Vulnerability Management
- SOC Service 3: Compliance
- SOC Service 4: Incident Management
- SOC Service 5: Analysis
- SOC Service 6: Digital Forensics
- SOC Service 7: Situational and Security Awareness
- SOC Service 8: Research and Development
- Summary
- References
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 People and Process 19 topics +
- Career vs. Job
- Developing Job Roles
- SOC Job Roles
- NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework
- Role Tiers
- SOC Services and Associated Job Roles
- Soft Skills
- Security Clearance Requirements
- Pre-Interviewing
- Interviewing
- Onboarding Employees
- Managing People
- Job Retention
- Training
- Certifications
- Evaluating Training Providers
- Company Culture
- Summary
- References
06 Centralizing Data 10 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Data in the SOC
- Data-Focused Assessment
- Logs
- Security Information and Event Management
- Troubleshooting SIEM Logging
- APIs
- Big Data
- Machine Learning
- Summary
- References
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Reducing Risk and Exceeding Compliance 13 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Why Exceeding Compliance
- Policies
- Launching a New Policy
- Policy Enforcement
- Procedures
- Tabletop Exercise
- Standards, Guidelines, and Frameworks
- Audits
- Assessments
- Penetration Test
- Industry Compliance
- Summary
- References
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Threat Intelligence 10 topics +
- Threat Intelligence Overview
- Threat Intelligence Categories
- Threat Intelligence Context
- Evaluating Threat Intelligence
- Planning a Threat Intelligence Project
- Collecting and Processing Intelligence
- Actionable Intelligence
- Feedback
- Summary
- References
09 Threat Hunting and Incident Response 10 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- Security Incidents
- Incident Response Lifecycle
- Phase 1: Preparation
- Phase 2: Detection and Analysis
- Phase 3: Containment, Eradication, and Recovery
- Digital Forensics
- Phase 4: Post-Incident Activity
- Incident Response Guidelines
- Summary
- References
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Vulnerability Management 8 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Vulnerability Management
- Measuring Vulnerabilities
- Vulnerability Technology
- Vulnerability Management Service
- Vulnerability Response
- Vulnerability Management Process Summarized
- Summary
- References
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
11 Data Orchestration 12 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Introduction to Data Orchestration
- Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Playbooks
- Automation
- DevOps Programming
- DevOps Tools
- Blueprinting with Osquery
- Network Programmability
- Cloud Programmability
- Summary
- References
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Future of the SOC 8 topics +
- All Eyes on SD-WAN and SASE
- MPLS Failure!
- IT Services Provided by the SOC
- Future of Training
- Full Automation with Machine Learning
- Future of Your SOC: Bringing It All Together
- Summary
- References
Hands-On Labs Our edge
26 LiveLabs- Using Windows Firewall
- Configuring a VPN
- Setting Up a Honeypot
- Capturing a Packet Using Wireshark
- Configuring NetFlow
- Implementing Intrusion Detection System
- Identifying Search Options in Metasploit
- Searching Exploits Using searchsploit
- Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
- Performing Vulnerability Scanning Using OpenVAS
- Using the SET Tool
- Viewing Windows Event Logs
- Viewing the Syslogs
- Using the Armitage Tool for Intrusion Detection
- Observing an MD5-Generated Hash Value
- Observing an SHA256-Generated Hash Value
- Analyzing Malicious Activity in Memory Using Volatility
- Analyzing Forensic Cases with Autopsy
- Completing the Chain of Custody
- Using Nmap for Network Enumeration
- Consulting a Vulnerability Database
- Performing an Intense Scan in Zenmap
- Creating an Ansible Configuration File
- Creating Ansible Roles
- Using the Ansible Tool
- Using Osquery to Perform Enhanced Incident Response and Threat Hunting
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
What is a Security Operations Center (SOC)? +
A SOC is a centralized unit where security professionals monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats to protect an organization’s assets.
Who should take this course? +
The security operations center training course is ideal for IT professionals, aspiring cybersecurity specialists, and anyone interested in learning SOC operations and cybersecurity.
Do I need prior cybersecurity experience for this course? +
No prior experience is required, though a basic understanding of IT concepts can help students enroll in this security operations training course.
How is a Modern SOC different from a traditional SOC? +
A Modern SOC uses advanced tools, automation, and proactive threat intelligence, focusing on efficiency and adaptability to handle today’s complex cyber threats.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion? +
Yes, you’ll receive a certification to showcase your SOC expertise upon completing the course.
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