Sreedhar

I have 4.5 years of experience in the Security Operations Center (SOC) as a senior SOC analyst. I provide cybersecurity training for students and job seekers.


Cybersecurity Training Program Outline
1. Introduction to Cybersecurity
What is Cybersecurity?

Definition and importance
The role of cybersecurity in modern organizations
Key concepts: Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA Triad)
Types of Cyber Threats:

Malware (viruses, worms, ransomware, spyware)
Phishing and spear-phishing attacks
Social engineering
Insider threats
Cybersecurity Landscape:

Current trends in cyber attacks
The growing threat landscape
Real-world cybersecurity incidents and their impact
2. Core Security Concepts
Network Security:

Firewalls, IDS/IPS (Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems)
VPN (Virtual Private Network)
Segmentation and monitoring network traffic
Endpoint Security:

Anti-virus solutions, EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response)
Device hardening and patch management
Mobile security considerations
Application Security:

Secure coding practices
Common vulnerabilities: SQL injection, XSS, CSRF
Web application firewalls (WAFs)
Identity and Access Management (IAM):

Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
Role-based access control (RBAC)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Privileged Access Management (PAM)
3. Cybersecurity Tools and Techniques
Security Operation Center (SOC) Overview:

Role and responsibilities of a SOC
SOC tools and technologies (SIEM, SOAR)
Incident detection and response process
Common SOC Tools:

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools
Splunk, ELK Stack, and other log analysis tools
Ticketing systems and incident management
Threat intelligence platforms
Cybersecurity Monitoring:

Log management and analysis
Real-time monitoring and alerts
Incident response workflows
4. Incident Response & Management
Incident Response Process:

Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Lessons Learned
Creating and implementing Incident Response Plans (IRPs)
Forensics and Evidence Collection:

Preserving evidence during an incident
Basic digital forensics techniques
Analyzing memory dumps and system logs
Security Operations Best Practices:

Threat hunting methodologies
Incident prioritization and classification
Post-incident analysis
5. Security Policies, Standards, and Compliance
Industry Standards:

NIST Cybersecurity Framework
ISO 27001/27002
GDPR, HIPAA, and other data privacy laws
Security Policies:

Security awareness training
Acceptable use policies (AUP)
Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Compliance and Audits:

Internal and external audits
Compliance tools and processes
Risk assessment and management
6. Hands-on Training & Lab Exercises
Setting up a Basic SOC Environment:

Deploying a SIEM tool (e.g., Splunk or ELK)
Setting up basic network traffic capture with Wireshark
Simulating attacks and analyzing them through the SOC tools
Incident Simulation:

Tabletop exercises to simulate an incident response
Role-playing for SOC analysts and incident responders
Attack simulations (e.g., DDoS, Phishing, Malware)
Practice with Security Tools:

Analyzing network logs using Splunk or ELK
Using Kali Linux for penetration testing (on a controlled lab environment)
Reviewing alerts and incidents in a real-time SOC environment
7. Job Preparation and Career Development
Resume Building and Interview Preparation:

Highlighting cybersecurity skills on resumes
Preparing for common SOC Analyst interview questions
Certifications that boost a cybersecurity career: CISSP, CEH, CompTIA Security+, etc.
Certifications and Learning Pathways.