Cybersecurity & SOC Operations Program
Ethical Hacking • SOC (L1/L2/L3) • SIEM (Splunk/QRadar) • Threat Intel • Cloud Security • IAM
Job-oriented cybersecurity learning platform focused on building job-ready skills through hands-on practical education in SOC operations, ethical hacking, SIEM rule writing, malware triage, email forensics, threat intelligence, cloud security, and IAM.
What You Will Master in 12 Weeks
Job-oriented cybersecurity learning platform focused on building job-ready skills through hands-on practical education in SOC operations, ethical hacking, SIEM rule writing, malware triage, email forensics, threat intelligence, cloud security, and IAM.
Program Highlights
Daily & Weekly Learning Routine
- Daily 90-minute classes with structured learning (last 10 mins for doubt clarification and revision)
- Individual lab access for every student with dedicated virtualization tools and attack-defense scenarios
- Weekly assignments including presentations, mock interviews, and online exams
- Dedicated Telegram group for continuous peer & junior faculty support
Technologies & Core Competencies
Targeted industry stack covered through live coding, architecture blueprints, and dedicated sandbox labs.
Core Competencies Covered
Enterprise Tools & Platforms
Comprehensive 12-Week Curriculum
Exact, comprehensive weekly topics taken directly from official CES program specifications. Every week features hands-on assignments and code reviews.
Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity & Frameworks
Understanding the cybersecurity landscape, threat actors, and industry standard defense frameworks
- Understanding Devices and Infrastructure
- The evolution of Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity & situational awareness
- The Cybersecurity skills gap
- Difference between Information Security & Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity objectives
- +4 more topics
MITRE ATT&CK Framework Mapping Lab
Module 2: Devices, Infrastructure & Network Protocols
Network topologies, OSI model packet flows, ports, routing, and traffic inspection
- Infrastructure Terminology
- Designing with Security in Mind
- Network Topology
- OSI Layers & TCP/IP Model
- IPv4 & IPv6 addressing
- Ports & protocols
- +6 more topics
Network Traffic Analysis using Wireshark & Command Line Triage
Module 3: Ethical Hacking & Vulnerability Analysis
Hands-on offensive testing methodologies to understand how adversaries discover vulnerabilities
- Introduction to Ethical Hacking
- Lab setup for Virtual Machines
- Penetration Testing methodologies
- Footprinting / Information Gathering
- Network scanning
- Vulnerability Analysis
- +11 more topics
Full Penetration Testing Audit on Lab Target System with Final Report
Module 4: Security Operations Center (SOC) Architecture
Operational blue team workflows, tier responsibilities, and incident escalation paths
- SOC Overview
- SOC Team Structure (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3)
- Security Devices in the SOC
- Tier 1 Responsibilities (Triage & Alert Validation)
- Tier 2 Responsibilities (Deep Investigation)
- Tier 3 Responsibilities (Threat Hunting)
- +2 more topics
Cyber Kill Chain Threat Mapping & Triage Workflow Design
Module 5: Cyber Incident Response & SIEM Operations
Enterprise SIEM architecture, log parsing, SPL query writing, alert creation, and ticketing
- Introduction to SIEM
- Splunk Architecture overview
- Installation and Setup of Splunk
- Splunk Ingestion and Indexing
- Writing SPL Queries
- Splunk Dashboards and Alerts
- +12 more topics
SOC Simulation Project: Splunk/QRadar Log Ingestion, Alert Triage & Incident Reporting
Module 6: Email Security & Header Forensics
Analyzing phishing attacks, business email compromise, and automated defensive headers
- Core Principles: Phishing, Spear Phishing, BEC, Malware Delivery, Domain Spoofing
- Authentication & Analysis: Header Forensics, SPF, DKIM, DMARC, Mail Flow Analysis
- Security Stack: Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Mimecast, Secure Email Gateways, Sandboxing
- SOC Operations: Phishing Triage, IOC Extraction, Mailbox Threat Hunting
- Response & Mitigation: Quarantine, Message Purge, User Awareness
Email Security & Phishing Simulation using Gophish & Header Analysis Tools
Module 7: Malware Analysis & Sandbox Detonation
Static structural inspection, dynamic behavioral profiling, and indicator extraction
- Core Principles: Virus, Worm, Trojan, Ransomware, Spyware, Rootkit, Fileless Threats
- Threat Landscape: Infection Chain, Behavioral Profiling, Persistence Mechanisms
- Static Analysis: PE Structure Inspection, String Deobfuscation, Hashing (MD5/SHA256), Metadata
- Dynamic Analysis: Sandbox Detonation (ANY.RUN), Runtime Monitoring (Process Monitor, RegShot, Wireshark, TCPView)
- Reverse Engineering & IOCs: Disassembly (Ghidra / IDA Free), Debugging (x64dbg), IOC Extraction
Malware Triage & Dynamic Detonation Lab in Isolated Sandbox
Module 8: Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)
Threat intelligence lifecycles, IOC enrichment, and operational SIEM ingestion
- Core Principles: Threat Intelligence Concepts, Intelligence Lifecycle, Strategic / Tactical / Operational / Technical TI
- Data Sources & Frameworks: IOC Formats (IP, Hash, URL, Domain), VirusTotal, AlienVault OTX, Recorded Future, Shodan, urlscan.io, MITRE ATT&CK
- Operationalization: IOC Enrichment, Correlation & Integration in SIEM
Threat Intelligence Pipeline: Enriching IOCs and Ingesting into SIEM
Module 9: Cloud Security (AWS)
Cloud shared responsibility, IAM misconfiguration remediation, and monitoring
- Core Principles: Cloud Security Fundamentals, Shared Responsibility Model
- Threat Landscape: Misconfigurations (e.g., Amazon S3 Buckets), API Abuse, Credential Theft, Identity Attacks, Lateral Movement
- Response & Mitigation: Cloud Resource Exploitation, Logging Gaps, Monitoring & Access Control
Cloud Security Attack & Defense Project: AWS IAM & S3 Hardening
Module 10: Artificial Intelligence in Cybersecurity
Machine learning for anomaly detection, automated triage, and defense against AI threats
- Core Principles: AI/ML Fundamentals, Supervised vs Unsupervised Learning in Cyber Defense
- AI for Detection: Anomaly Detection, Behavioral Analytics, Threat Prediction, UEBA
- AI in SOC Operations: Automated Alert Triage, Threat Hunting Augmentation, SOAR Integration
- Adversarial AI & Risks: AI Evasion Techniques, Data Poisoning, Model Abuse, Security Challenges
AI Anomaly Detection & SOAR Automated Triage Simulation
Module 11: Identity & Access Management (IAM)
Enterprise identity governance, authentication protocols, and Okta cloud management
- Core Principles & Lifecycle: IAM Fundamentals, Authentication vs Authorization, Identity Lifecycle (Joiner–Mover–Leaver)
- Authentication & Federation: MFA, SSO, SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect
- Access Control Models: RBAC, ABAC, Least Privilege, Zero Trust
- Identity Governance: PAM, Access Reviews, Compliance, Role Mining
- Hands-on with Okta: User Provisioning/Deprovisioning, SSO Setup, MFA Policies, Directory Integration
Okta Identity Cloud Setup with SAML SSO & MFA Policy Configuration
Industry Projects & Capstone Deliverables
Graduation requires building and presenting an enterprise portfolio project following the standard software development lifecycle.
Enterprise SOC Simulation Project
Build a full SOC environment using Splunk and IBM QRadar to ingest Windows event logs, network syslogs, and firewall telemetry, detect attacks mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, and perform alert triage with official incident documentation.
Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessment Project
Conduct full ethical hacking against an enterprise lab system using Kali Linux covering reconnaissance, network vulnerability scanning, Metasploit exploitation, and OWASP Top 10 assessment with final remediation reporting.
Email Security & Phishing Analysis Project
Simulate sophisticated phishing attacks with Gophish, inspect email RFC headers for SPF/DKIM/DMARC spoofing, detonate attachments in ANY.RUN, and extract indicators of compromise (IOCs).
Cloud Security Attack & Defense Project (AWS)
Audit AWS environments for vulnerable IAM policies and public S3 buckets, simulate credential compromise, analyze CloudTrail logs for lateral movement, and implement defensive security hardening.
Malware & Threat Intelligence Pipeline
Analyze real-world malware samples using static and dynamic tools, extract malicious domains and hashes, enrich them via VirusTotal and Shodan, and ingest findings into SIEM for enterprise threat hunting.
Who Can Join This Program
- Graduates and tech aspirants wanting to launch careers in SOC Operations and Cyber Defense
- Network engineers and system administrators looking to pivot into Security Operations and SIEM
- Career transitioners seeking certified, job-ready practical cybersecurity training with dedicated labs
Laptop & System Requirements
- Basic operating system familiarity (Windows & Linux)
- Curiosity about network protocols and cyber defense
Target Career Opportunities & Preparation
Target Job Roles
Interview Preparation Structure
- Weekly mock interviews aligned to L1/L2 SOC Analyst and Security Engineer screening rounds
- Scenario-based threat triage drills and incident report documentation
- Resume preparation and optimization with verified technical lab competencies
- LinkedIn profile optimization and branding for cybersecurity hiring managers
Questions About This Program
Do I get individual lab access during the training?
Yes. Every student is provided with dedicated individual lab access for Kali Linux, Splunk, virtual machines, and attack-defense scenarios throughout the 12-week program.
Which certifications will I be prepared for?
The curriculum is mapped directly to CompTIA Security+, Certified SOC Analyst (CSA), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC).
Ready to Begin the Cybersecurity & SOC Operations Program?
Register your profile for skill baseline evaluation or speak directly with an academic advisor via WhatsApp to confirm the next batch schedule.