SOC Analysis
Be the first line of defense. Detect threats before they become breaches.
Security Operations Center analysts are the watchful eyes of any organization. You'll learn to monitor networks in real-time, detect anomalies using SIEM platforms, investigate alerts, and coordinate incident response. This track prepares you for the 24/7 world of threat detection.
35% YoY growth in demand
1,000+ members
4 career paths
Why this track
Why choose SOC Analysis?
SOC roles are the most common entry point into cybersecurity. Every company with a network needs someone watching it. The demand is massive, the career path is clear, and the skills you build here transfer to every other security domain. If you want to start working in cybersecurity fast, this is your track.
Tools & Technologies
Skills You'll Build
- Log analysis & correlation
- SIEM administration
- Alert triage & escalation
- Malware traffic analysis
- Threat intelligence feeds
- Incident documentation
- Forensic evidence preservation
- Communication under pressure
Curriculum
Stages 5 – 9: Your SOC Analysis journey
Five intensive stages from foundations to a capstone judged by industry professionals.
SOC Foundations
SIEM architecture, log ingestion pipelines, alert triage workflow. Build your first detection rule.
Threat Detection Labs
Hands-on labs with real attack data. Analyze malware traffic, phishing campaigns, and lateral movement.
Advanced Threat Hunting
Proactive hunting with custom queries. Threat intelligence integration, IOC correlation, and YARA authoring.
SOC Team Operations
Run a simulated SOC. Shift handoffs, escalation protocols, runbooks, and cross-team coordination.
Capstone: Live Incident
Respond to a multi-stage attack scenario judged by industry SOC managers. Present your findings.
Career outcomes
Where SOC Analysis takes you
This track opens doors to some of the most in-demand roles in cybersecurity. Here are the career paths you can pursue.
SOC Analyst (Tier 1-3)
Monitor, triage, and escalate security alerts across enterprise networks
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Research emerging threats, track adversary TTPs, and produce actionable intelligence
Incident Responder
Lead investigations during active security incidents and coordinate containment
Detection Engineer
Build and tune detection rules, reduce false positives, and automate alert workflows
Ready to start your SOC Analysis career?
Cohort 1 applications are open. Join the SOC Analysis track and start building real-world skills from day one.