About Course
Security Operations (SecOps) Fundamentals
Course Level: Intermediate
The Security Operations (SecOps) Fundamentals course provides a comprehensive
introduction to modern security operations practices, threat intelligence,
incident response, and vulnerability management. This program equips learners
with the practical knowledge required to detect, analyze, and respond to
cybersecurity threats using industry-aligned security tools and frameworks.
Who Should Attend
- Security Analysts and SOC professionals
- IT Security and Network Administrators
- Cybersecurity Engineers
- Incident Response team members
- Professionals transitioning into SecOps roles
What You Will Learn
- Core principles of Security Operations Centers (SOC)
- Threat intelligence lifecycle and analysis
- Incident detection, response, and recovery
- Vulnerability assessment and management techniques
- Security monitoring and log analysis
- Security automation and orchestration concepts
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Security Operations
- Overview of SecOps and SOC functions
- Security operations maturity models
- Roles and responsibilities in SecOps teams
Module 2: Vulnerability and Risk Management
- Vulnerability identification techniques
- Risk assessment and prioritization
- Patch management strategies
Module 3: Incident Detection and Response
- Security incident lifecycle
- Threat detection methodologies
- Incident response workflows
Module 4: Threat Intelligence and Monitoring
- Threat intelligence sources and feeds
- Security monitoring and alerting
- Log analysis fundamentals
Module 5: Security Automation and Best Practices
- Security automation concepts
- SOAR fundamentals
- Operational best practices
Labs Outline
- Security monitoring and alert investigation
- Vulnerability scanning and analysis
- Incident response simulations
- Threat intelligence correlation exercises
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of networking concepts
- Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles
- Familiarity with operating systems (Windows/Linux)
Follow-on Courses
- Advanced Security Operations
- Threat Hunting and Detection Engineering
- Incident Response and Digital Forensics