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INDUSTRY-ALIGNED SOC ANALYST TRAINING

Advanced SOC Analyst
Certification Program

SOC Analyst Training in Hyderabad

A 5-month SOC Analyst Program that takes you step by step from IT and networking foundations to real Security Operations Center work — monitoring networks, operating SIEM platforms, investigating incidents and hunting threats in live, hands-on environments. Five structured modules and a two-month real-time industry internship — built to make you a SOC analyst, not just a certificate holder.

Total Duration
5 Months
Structured Learning
3 Months
Industry Internship
2 Months
Course Fees
₹60,000 / ₹65,000
Online / Offline
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Live SIEM Labs
“
Amateurs hack systems, professionals hack people — and SOC teams are the ones who catch both.
— Bruce Schneier, Security Technologist

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Why This SOC Analyst Course

A SOC Analyst Course Built to Make You Job-Ready, Not Just Certified

Industry-aligned curriculum built around the same SIEM platforms and workflows real SOC teams use today

100% hands-on delivery — every module closes with a lab exercise or a real project, not slides

Direct, hands-on time on IBM QRadar and Splunk — the platforms analysts are tested on in interviews

Structured path from networking fundamentals through SOC operations, SIEM monitoring and incident response

Curriculum mapped toward globally recognised certification pathways (CompTIA Security+, CySA+, EC-Council CSA and more)

A minimum of five portfolio projects across the program, documented to professional reporting standards

Real-time internship exposure across live SOC monitoring, triage and incident response

Dedicated placement support — resume reviews, mock interviews and a hiring-partner network

Course Duration & Learning Path

Your SOC Analyst Training Timeline, From Networking to Threat Hunting

190 hours of core curriculum across five modules, followed by a two-month real-time industry internship.

01
Foundations: IT, Networking & Operating Systems
3 Weeks · 30 Hrs
02
The Cyber Threat Landscape
3 Weeks · 30 Hrs
03
Inside a Security Operations Center
3 Weeks · 30 Hrs
04
SIEM Platforms & Security Monitoring
5 Weeks · 50 Hrs
05
Incident Response & Threat Hunting
5 Weeks · 50 Hrs
C
Capstone
End-to-End SOC Simulation
Final Module Project
I
Final Phase
Real-Time Industry Internship
2 Months
SOC Tools

IBM QRadar, Splunk & the Tools You'll Master

The complete toolset used across the program — from networking and SIEM monitoring to incident response and threat hunting.

Windows Server

Enterprise server operating system used to build and administer the lab's Windows infrastructure.

Linux / Ubuntu

Open-source operating system used for administration, log analysis and security tooling across the lab.

CLI

Command-line fluency across Windows and Linux, used for configuration, investigation and automation tasks.

Wireshark

Network protocol analyzer used to capture and inspect live traffic at the packet level.

Nmap

Network mapping and port-scanning engine used to discover hosts, services and open ports.

VirtualBox

Virtualization platform used to build and isolate the SOC lab environment.

SIEM

Security Information & Event Management platform used to collect, correlate and analyse security events centrally.

NIDS / NIPS

Network intrusion detection and prevention systems used to spot and block malicious network activity.

SOAR

Security orchestration, automation and response tooling used to speed up triage and incident handling.

EDR / XDR

Endpoint and extended detection & response platforms used to monitor and contain threats on hosts.

DLP

Data Loss Prevention tooling used to detect and stop unauthorised movement of sensitive data.

IAM

Identity and Access Management systems used to control who can access what across the environment.

Firewalls

Network security devices used to enforce traffic rules and segment the environment.

Vuln. Mgmt

Vulnerability management tooling used to discover, prioritise and track security weaknesses.

IBM QRadar

Enterprise SIEM platform used to build dashboards, correlate events and investigate security offenses.

Splunk

Log analysis and SIEM platform used to search, monitor and visualise machine data at scale.

Win Collect

Log collection agent used to forward Windows event logs into a SIEM platform.

Firewall Logs

Perimeter device logs used to detect blocked and suspicious network traffic patterns.

IPS / WAF

Intrusion prevention and web application firewall logs used to spot and block application-layer attacks.

Proxy Logs

Web proxy logs used to trace user and malware web activity across the network.

MITRE ATT&CK

Industry-standard framework of adversary tactics and techniques used to structure detection and hunting.

Kill Chain

The Cyber Kill Chain model used to map an attack's stages from reconnaissance to actions on objectives.

CyberChef

Browser-based data analysis tool used to decode, decrypt and analyse suspicious data during investigations.

Sysinternals

Windows diagnostic and forensic utility suite used to investigate processes, autoruns and system activity.

Google Dorks

Advanced search techniques used for open-source reconnaissance and exposure discovery.

IOC / IOA

Indicators of Compromise and Indicators of Attack used to detect and hunt for malicious activity.

SOC Analyst Projects

Real SOC Analyst Projects for Your Security Portfolio

Every module is reinforced with hands-on work — a minimum of five projects across the program, each added to your portfolio and resume.

Capstone

End-to-End SOC Simulation

Monitor, investigate and respond to a simulated multi-stage attack from detection to resolution.

Included

SIEM Monitoring Lab

Onboard log sources into IBM QRadar, create reference sets and build real-time dashboards.

Included

Threat Hunting Project

Use MITRE ATT&CK and threat intelligence feeds to proactively hunt for hidden threats.

What You'll Learn

What You'll Be Able to Do After This SOC Analyst Program

  • Configure and troubleshoot enterprise networks
  • Administer Windows Server and Linux environments
  • Monitor, triage and escalate security alerts
  • Operate SIEM platforms such as IBM QRadar & Splunk
  • Apply the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK
  • Read and correlate security device logs
  • Follow a structured incident response lifecycle
  • Recognize and classify common cyber attacks
  • Use threat intelligence to strengthen detection
  • Conduct proactive threat hunting
  • Perform basic malware & email analysis
  • Communicate findings through reports & playbooks
SOC Analyst Career Paths

SOC Analyst Jobs: L1/L2 Analyst, Threat Hunter & More

SOC Operations

  • SOC Analyst (L1)
  • SOC Analyst (L2)
  • Security Analyst

Incident & Threat Response

  • Incident Response Analyst
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst
  • Junior Threat Hunter

Security Engineering

  • SIEM / Security Engineer
  • Vulnerability Analyst
  • Network Security Engineer

Monitoring & Detection

  • Security Monitoring Analyst
  • Alert Triage Specialist
  • Log Analysis Engineer

Compliance & Risk

  • Cyber Risk Analyst
  • IT Security Auditor
  • Compliance Analyst

Advanced Career Paths

  • SOC Team Lead
  • Security Architect
  • CISO (long-term path)
Salary Positioning

SOC Analyst Salary in India & Globally — What to Expect

Figures are broad, indicative ranges for entry-to-mid-level roles and vary significantly by company, location, specialization and experience. They are not a guarantee of outcome.

India
₹3L – ₹9L / year

Typical entry-to-mid range for SOC Analyst (L1/L2), Security Monitoring Analyst and Junior Threat Hunter roles, rising with certifications and shift experience.

Global
$50K – $95K / year

Typical entry-to-mid range for equivalent SOC Analyst and Incident Response roles in mature international markets.

Certification Readiness

Certifications This SOC Analyst Course Prepares You For

The curriculum is structured to help prepare learners for the following external certifications, including CompTIA Security+ and EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst.

EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
CompTIA Security+
CompTIA CySA+
ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC)
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200)
IBM QRadar SIEM Certification
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
Registration, fees and eligibility for any external certification exam are managed directly by the respective certifying body and may change over time. Skill IT Education awards its own course-completion certificate upon successful completion of the program.

Start your SOC analyst career with a structured, hands-on program

5 months total — 3 months of structured learning across five modules, plus 2 months of real-time industry internship.

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