EC-Council SOC Analyst certification | 2-day course

Overview

On this accelerated EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) course, you'll learn to identify, monitor and analyse cyber-attacks, and use the information to quickly respond to security incidents.

In just 2 days, you'll build the skill-set you need to work effectively within a security operations centre (SOC). You'll also learn about security information and event management (SIEM), deployment and architecture.

At the end of your course, you'll sit Exam 312-39 and return to the office an EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA).

On this accelerated course, you'll learn how to:

Recognise attacker tools, behaviours, tools and procedures
Use the Centralised Log Management (CLM) process
Make use of constantly changing threat information

If you're an aspiring SOC analyst or already are one at a Tier 1 and Tier 2 level, this course is ideal for you.

This course is also designed for security professionals who handle and manage network security operations, like network and security administrators or engineers, or network security operators.

You’ll train at twice the speed with Firebrand's unique Lecture | Lab | Review methodology. Learn in a distraction-free environment and become an EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) in just 2 days.

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Four reasons why you should sit your EC-Council CSA course with Firebrand Training

You'll be EC-Council CSA trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your EC-Council CSA course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass EC-Council CSA first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study EC-Council CSA with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

Module 1: Security operations and management

Understand the SOC Fundamentals
Discuss the components of SOC: People, processes and technology
Understand the implementation of SOC

Module 2: Understanding cyber threats, IoCs, and attack methodology

2.1 Describe the term cyber threats and attacks
2.2 Understand the Network Level attacks
2.3 Understand the Host Level attacks
2.4 Understand the Application Level attacks
2.5 Understand the Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
2.6 Discuss the attacker’s Hacking Methodology

Module 3: Incidents, events and logging

3.1 Understand the fundamentals of incidents, events, and logging
3.2 Explain the concepts of local logging
3.3 Explain the concepts of centralised logging

Module 4: Incident detection with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

4.1 Understand the basic concepts of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
4.2 Discuss the different SIEM Solutions
4.3 Understand the SIEM Deployment
4.4 Learn different use case examples for Application Level Incident Detection
4.5 Learn different use case examples for Insider Incident Detection
4.6 Learn different use case examples for Network Level Incident Detection
4.7 Learn different use case examples for Host Level Incident Detection
4.8 Learn different use case examples for Compliance
4.9 Understand the concept of handling alert triaging and analysis

Module 5: Enhanced incident detection with threat intelligence

5.1 Learn fundamental concepts on threat intelligence
5.2 Learn different types of threat intelligence
5.3 Understand how threat intelligence strategy is developed
5.4 Learn different threat intelligence sources from which intelligence can be obtained
5.5 Learn different Threat Intelligence Platform (TIP)
5.6 Understand the need of threat intelligence-driven SOC

Module 6: Incident response

6.1 Understand the fundamental concepts of incident response
6.2 Learn various phases in Incident Response Process
6.3 Learn how to respond to Network Security Incidents
6.4 Learn how to respond to Application Security Incidents
6.5 Learn how to respond to Email Security Incidents
6.6 Learn how to respond to Insider Incidents
6.7 Learn how to respond to Malware Incidents

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) - Exam 312-39

Exam format: Multiple-choice
Exam duration: 120 minutes
Number of questions: 100
Passing score: 70%
Language: English
Domains:

1: Security operations and management (5%)
2: Understanding cyber threats, IoCs, and attack methodology (11%)
3: Incidents, events and logging (21%)
4: Incident detection with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (26%)
5: Enhanced incident detection with threat intelligence (8%)
6: Incident response (29%)

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have 1 year of work experience in network admin or security.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

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"The course was very useful and was taught by a knowledgeable instructor"
Sola Ayoola, Pennon Group. (31.7.2023 (Monday) to 1.8.2023 (Tuesday))

"Trainer was very good and had a deep knowledge, which he transported very well."
Anonymous, Gothaer Systems GmbH (4.5.2020 (Monday) to 8.5.2020 (Friday))

"Good training also for people without much experience."
Anonymous (24.7.2018 (Tuesday) to 25.7.2018 (Wednesday))

"Extraordinary good trainer! He was skilled, well educated and made course material a lot more understandable by giving examples from his own professional experience. The training itself was well prepared and well organized."
Malte Fiedler , T-Systems. (28.5.2018 (Monday) to 31.5.2018 (Thursday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26.8.2024 (Monday)	27.8.2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10.2.2025 (Monday)	11.2.2025 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24.3.2025 (Monday)	25.3.2025 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
5.5.2025 (Monday)	6.5.2025 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
16.6.2025 (Monday)	17.6.2025 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

EC-Council - Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)