Security Operations Center (SOC) Courses and Certifications

SOC Ticketing & Reporting introduces you to the essential processes used to track, manage, and communicate security incidents within a Security Operations Center. You'll learn how to document findings

• INE
• 6 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

SOC Tools & Technology provides a hands-on introduction to the key platforms and systems used in today’s Security Operations Centers. You’ll explore the core functions of SIEMs, endpoint detection too

• INE
• 12 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Start your journey with Introduction to the SOC, an engaging foundational course that helps you understand how Security Operations Centers operate. This course introduces the core operations of a SOC,

• INE
• 4 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Start your journey with Security Operations Certified - Level 1, an essential learning path designed for aspiring cybersecurity professionals and entry-level SOC analysts. This path introduces you to

• INE
• 77 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Introduction to SecOps on GDC

Discover the fundamentals of security operations on Google Distributed Cloud (GDC), including SOC roles, incident management processes, security tools, and monitoring capabilities.

• Google Skills
• 4 hours 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Introduction to student security operations centers (SOCs)

Explore the world of Security Operations Centers (SOCs), key roles, tools like SIEM and AI, and cybersecurity career pathways using Microsoft's unified security platform.

• Microsoft Learn
• 2 hours
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Cyber Mentor

TCM Security - SOC 101

Master essential SOC analyst skills through comprehensive training on security operations, phishing analysis, network security monitoring, and endpoint security with hands-on labs and practical tools like Wireshark, tcpdump, and Snort.

• YouTube
• 11 hours 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Security Onion

SOAR, SOC, and Scholars - Developing Security Operations at UofSC

Explore UofSC's innovative approach to security operations, integrating SOAR technology, SOC management, and student involvement for comprehensive cybersecurity development.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Security Onion

Increasing Your Situational Awareness with SOC Dashboards

Enhance security operations with SOC dashboards for improved situational awareness. Learn effective techniques to monitor and respond to threats in real-time.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Red Canary

Building a Modern Security Operations Center - Essential Goals and Framework

Discover how to modernize your Security Operations Center with effective strategies, from leveraging new technologies to optimizing insourcing and outsourcing decisions for enhanced threat response.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cyber Mentor

Essential Blue Team Tools for SOC Analysts in 2025

Master essential SOC analyst tools and techniques, from network monitoring with tcpdump to threat intelligence platforms, enhancing your defensive security capabilities for effective cybersecurity operations.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cyber Mentor

The Most Common Mistakes New SOC Analysts Make

Discover common pitfalls new SOC analysts face, from asking effective investigative questions to contextualizing timelines, avoiding data abstraction issues, and creating thorough documentation for successful cybersecurity investigations.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

INFOSEC TRAIN

SOC Analyst Training: Threat Detection and Incident Response Masterclass

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Master the fundamentals of SOC operations, including threat intelligence, SIEM tools, incident response strategies, and security automation through expert insights and real-world case studies for effective cybersecurity monitoring.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Security BSides San Francisco

One SOC, The Whole SOC, and Nothing But The SOC, So Help Me

Discover how to properly organize a Security Operations Center, avoiding common mistakes that plague most SOCs through 20 years of security ops expertise and practical guidance.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

INFOSEC TRAIN

SOC Analyst Masterclass - Threat Patterns, Response, and Careers

Master threat detection, incident response tactics, and career pathways to launch your cybersecurity journey as a SOC analyst with hands-on insights and certification guidance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video