For many organizations, the Security Operations Center (SOC) acts as the keeper of enterprise data, networks, and applications, regularly providing reports on network activity and potential threats. However, with more systems migrating to the cloud, SOC teams must be able to manage multiple streams of data–both internal and external–and effectively log and assess different threats and vulnerabilities within their cloud infrastructure.

N2K’s Cloud SOC course is a five-hour, 100% online program that provides training for security professionals in the detection and identification of attacks on their cloud infrastructures. Learners will become familiar with network captures and logging in both the AWS and Azure instances. Additionally, learners will be prepared to conduct further vulnerability analysis and cloud inventory discovery.

Participants will gain first-hand knowledge of the implications of cloud security in SOC with instruction led by a subject matter expert and industry leader in security operations. This introductory role-based course serves as a precursor to the Critical Knowledge: SOC Analyst and the Cloud Incident Response programs.

It is recommended to have some basic knowledge of security systems and controls, as well as experience working with cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. Practitioners with a Security+ certification or those who have completed N2K’s Critical Knowledge course are suggested.

There are several options to continue training following the Cloud SOC course, including:

• Critical Knowledge: SOC Analyst
• Critical Knowledge: Incident Responder
• Cloud Incident Response

• Security Professionals to familiarize themselves with cloud monitoring and detection concepts
• Tier I/II SOC Analysts
• Risk and Compliance Analysts
• Cloud Practitioners
• IT and Network Administrators

Organizations participating in this offering will experience the following major benefits:

• Course taught by an industry leader in SOC
• Optional configurable Live Online training session
• Teaches to real-life scenarios and not a certification

• [Download] Course Overview Sheet

The Cloud SOC course consists of three domains that establish foundational cybersecurity knowledge on attack lifecycles and network captures, an overview of logs and log types, and effective cloud management and vulnerability analysis. Click on the sections below to see the expanded topic areas within each domain.