EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) Certification
Course Overview
Are you ready to enter the high-demand field of cybersecurity? The EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) program is your essential first step towards a thriving career in a Security Operations Center (SOC). This comprehensive training is specifically designed to equip both current and aspiring Tier I and Tier II SOC analysts with the proficiency needed to excel in entry-level and intermediate-level operations.
The CSA is an intensive 3-day training and credentialing program that provides candidates with trending and in-demand technical skills, delivered by some of the most experienced trainers in the industry. The program focuses on creating new career opportunities by providing extensive, meticulous knowledge and enhanced capabilities, enabling you to dynamically contribute to any SOC team.
You will gain a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of SOC operations, followed by in-depth knowledge of log management and correlation, SIEM deployment, advanced incident detection, and robust incident response strategies. Furthermore, you will learn to effectively manage various SOC processes and collaborate seamlessly with the Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) when critical situations arise.
Learning Outcomes
Gain in-depth knowledge of Security Operations Center (SOC) processes, procedures, technologies, and workflows, alongside a foundational understanding of security threats, attacks, vulnerabilities, attacker behaviors, and the cyber kill chain.
Develop the ability to monitor and analyze logs and alerts from diverse technologies across multiple platforms (such as IDS/IPS, end-point protection, servers, and workstations), including knowledge of Centralized Log Management (CLM) processes.
Acquire extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), including administering, implementing, and fine-tuning solutions like Splunk, AlienVault, OSSIM, and ELK, as well as developing threat cases and correlation rules.
Learn to plan, organize, and perform enterprise-level threat monitoring and analysis, including the ability to identify emerging threat patterns and integrate threat intelligence into SIEM for enhanced incident detection.
Gain a thorough understanding of the Incident Response Process, including hands-on experience in alert triaging, escalating incidents, and understanding the crucial collaboration between SOC and Incident Response Teams (IRT).
Develop the ability to use a Service Desk ticketing system and prepare professional briefings and reports detailing analysis methodology and results.
Who Should Take This Course ?
This course is ideal for current and aspiring Tier I and Tier II SOC analysts who want to achieve proficiency in performing entry-level and intermediate-level operations. Whether you're new to cybersecurity or looking to enhance your skills in a Security Operations Center, this program will equip you with comprehensive knowledge in SOC operations, log management, SIEM deployment, advanced incident detection, and incident response. It’s also a great fit for those interested in creating new career opportunities by gaining extensive and meticulous knowledge for dynamically contributing to a SOC team.
Exam Information
The CSA exam is designed to test and validate a candidate’s comprehensive understanding of the jobs tasks required as a SOC analyst. Thereby validating their comprehensive understanding of a complete SOC workflow.
The CSA program requires a candidate to have 1 year of work experience in the Network Admin/ Security domain and should be able to provide proof of the same as validated through the application process unless the candidate attends official training.
Course Content & Modules
Security Operations and Management
Learn the fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC) structure, roles, responsibilities, and operational procedures. Understand SOC workflows, escalation procedures, and the integration of SOC with other security teams.
Understanding Cyber Threats, IoCs, and Attack Methodology
Explore various cyber threats, attack vectors, and methodologies. Learn to identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), understand the cyber kill chain, and analyze attacker behaviors and techniques.
Incidents, Events, and Logging
Master the fundamentals of security events, incidents, and logging mechanisms. Learn about log sources, log management processes, and the importance of centralized logging in SOC operations.
Incident Detection with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Gain hands-on experience with SIEM platforms including Splunk, AlienVault, and OSSIM. Learn to configure SIEM solutions, create correlation rules, and detect security incidents through log analysis.
Enhanced Incident Detection with Threat Intelligence
Enhance incident detection capabilities by integrating threat intelligence feeds into SIEM systems. Learn to identify emerging threat patterns and develop proactive security monitoring strategies.
Incident Response
Develop comprehensive incident response skills including alert triaging, incident escalation, and collaboration with CSIRT teams. Learn to document incidents and create detailed analysis reports.
Course Information
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Earn Your Industry-Recognized Certificate
Upon successfully passing the examination for this course, participants will be awarded a certificate, an example of which is shown below.
