Security Operations Fundamentals

An introduction to Security Operations Center (SOC) concepts: frameworks, monitoring processes, and the people, processes, and technology behind security operations.

Cybersecurity Networking Palo Alto Networks
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Course Details

The Security Operations Fundamentals labs provide an introduction to SOC (Security Operations Center) and SecOps (Security Operations Procedures) concepts. You'll work through the Security Operations framework, including the people, processes, and technology required to support and defend an organization.

Topics include security monitoring visibility, incident response workflows, and interfaces with other teams and organizations outside the SOC.

Security Operations Fundamentals is included in the Fundamental Training Bundle.

Cybersecurity Academy Curriculum

What you'll learn

01 Navigate SOC workflows including alert triage, escalation, and incident response
02 Analyze security events using SIEM and log correlation techniques
03 Describe the role of Cortex XSIAM in automating security operations
04 Implement threat intelligence practices to identify indicators of compromise
Course outline 1 module · 8 labs
Labs 8 items
Lab 01: Network Traffic Analysis
Lab 02: Using the Application Command Center (ACC) to Find Threats
Lab 03: Analyzing Firewall Logs
Lab 04: Log Forwarding to Linux
Lab 05: Stopping Reconnaissance Attacks
Lab 06: Securing Endpoints using Vulnerability Profiles
Lab 07: Threat Intelligence
Lab 08: Using Dynamic Block Lists

What's in this course

Lab Exercises

Prerequisites

  • No prior SOC experience required
  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts is helpful

Best for

  • Beginners exploring careers in security operations (SOC)
  • Professionals preparing for the Palo Alto Networks PCCET certification
  • IT staff learning SOC workflows, incident response, and threat analysis
  • Learners building a foundation for advanced security operations roles
Certification

This course aligns to the Palo Alto Networks Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) certification. The PCCET validates foundational knowledge of security operations, including SOC frameworks, incident response, and security monitoring.

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