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Learning PathsSOC Analyst

SOC Analyst

Build operational skill in monitoring, detection, triage, hunting, and response.

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01

Security Foundations

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8 lessons · Module 1 of 24

You are currently working through Security Purpose and Defensive Outcomes in this module.

  • Security Purpose and Defensive OutcomesRecommended
  • Confidentiality, Integrity, and AvailabilityAvailable
  • Authentication, Authorization, and AccountabilityAvailable

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02

Networking Foundations

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8 lessons · Module 2 of 24

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  • Network Layers and Why They MatterAvailable
  • Network Identity: IP Addresses, MAC Addresses, and AttributionAvailable
  • Ports, Protocols, and ServicesAvailable

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03

Threat Landscape and Attacker Thinking

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6 lessons · Module 3 of 24

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  • Attacker Motivations and ObjectivesAvailable
  • The Shape of an ATT&CKAvailable
  • Initial Access PatternsAvailable

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04

Operating Systems for Defenders

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6 lessons · Module 4 of 24

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  • Processes, Users, and the Idea of Security ContextAvailable
  • Windows Essentials for DefendersAvailable
  • Linux Essentials for DefendersAvailable

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05

Cryptography Essentials

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7 lessons · Module 5 of 24

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  • Cryptography Purpose and Defender ContextAvailable
  • Symmetric CryptographyAvailable
  • Asymmetric CryptographyAvailable

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06

Defensive Web Fundamentals

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8 lessons · Module 6 of 24

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  • Web Architecture and Request FlowAvailable
  • URLs, Domains, DNS, and HostingAvailable
  • HTTPS and TLS in the BrowserAvailable

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07

Identity and Access Management

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7 lessons · Module 7 of 24

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  • Identity, Accounts, and the Identity LifecycleAvailable
  • Authentication Factors and Modern AuthenticationAvailable
  • Federated Identity: SSO, OAuth, and OpenID ConnectAvailable

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08

System Hardening Fundamentals

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6 lessons · Module 8 of 24

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  • System Hardening Purpose and Defensive ValueAvailable
  • Configuration Baselines and BenchmarksAvailable
  • Patch ManagementAvailable

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09

Logging, Monitoring, and Telemetry

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6 lessons · Module 9 of 24

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  • Design Security TelemetryAvailable
  • Build Reliable Source CoverageAvailable
  • Protect the Telemetry PipelineAvailable

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10

Blue Team Operations

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6 lessons · Module 10 of 24

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  • Understand the Blue Team MissionAvailable
  • Follow the Current Incident-Response ModelAvailable
  • Design a Sustainable SOC Operating ModelAvailable

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11

Security Governance and Program Foundations

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6 lessons · Module 11 of 24

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  • Establish Governance and Decision RightsAvailable
  • Navigate Obligations and FrameworksAvailable
  • Govern Risk DecisionsAvailable

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12

Cloud Security Foundations

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6 lessons · Module 12 of 24

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  • Model Cloud Architecture and DependenciesAvailable
  • Apply Shared Responsibility PreciselyAvailable
  • Protect Human and Workload IdentityAvailable

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13

SOC Analyst Fundamentals

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7 lessons · Module 13 of 24

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  • The SOC Analyst Role in DepthAvailable
  • A Structured Methodology for Alert TriageAvailable
  • Investigation Deep Dive: Pivoting Through TelemetryAvailable

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14

Detection Engineering

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7 lessons · Module 14 of 24

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  • Detection Engineering Purpose and WorkflowAvailable
  • Building Detections from Threat to RuleAvailable
  • Testing and Validating DetectionsAvailable

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15

Incident Response Operations

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6 lessons · Module 15 of 24

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  • Prepare, Validate, and ActivateAvailable
  • Scope and Investigate the IncidentAvailable
  • Select and Verify ContainmentAvailable

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16

Threat Hunting Fundamentals

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6 lessons · Module 16 of 24

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  • Frame an Authorized HuntAvailable
  • Build a Trustworthy Evidence PlanAvailable
  • Analyze Rarity and Behavior SafelyAvailable

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17

Threat Intelligence for SOC Analysts

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6 lessons · Module 17 of 24

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  • Threat Intelligence Purpose and PracticeAvailable
  • Sources and Evaluating IntelligenceAvailable
  • Applying Intelligence in OperationsAvailable

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18

SIEM Query Fundamentals

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5 lessons · Module 18 of 24

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  • SIEM Data Models and Log NormalizationAvailable
  • Aggregation and Statistical Analysis for Threat DetectionAvailable
  • Time-Series Analysis and Multi-Source CorrelationAvailable

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19

Writing Detections with ATT&CK

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6 lessons · Module 19 of 24

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  • Use ATT&CK Without Overclaiming CoverageAvailable
  • From Hypothesis to Telemetry ContractAvailable
  • Build Endpoint Behavior AnalyticsAvailable

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20

SOC Analyst Capstone

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6 lessons · Module 20 of 24

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  • Validate the Alert and Open the CaseAvailable
  • Expand Scope and Declare the IncidentAvailable
  • Coordinate and Verify ContainmentAvailable

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21

Applied Malware Analysis for Defenders

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6 lessons · Module 21 of 24

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  • Questions, Evidence, and Lab SafetyAvailable
  • Static Triage and Hypothesis BuildingAvailable
  • Controlled Behavioral AnalysisAvailable

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22

Advanced Threat Hunting

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6 lessons · Module 22 of 24

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  • Preparing a Defensible HuntAvailable
  • Living-Off-The-Land Behavior ChainsAvailable
  • Cloud Control-Plane and Workload HuntsAvailable

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23

Incident Response Leadership

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6 lessons · Module 23 of 24

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  • The Incident Commander RoleAvailable
  • Multi-Team Coordination During IncidentsAvailable
  • Communication Under PressureAvailable

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24

Security Operations Program Design

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5 lessons · Module 24 of 24

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  • SOC Operating ModelsAvailable
  • Staffing and Shift DesignAvailable
  • Alert Management and SLA DesignAvailable

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