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10 modules · 8–10 weeks
SOC Analyst Level 1: Logs, Alerts & Incident Triage
A practical SOC course focused on log sources, alert analysis, SIEM basics, phishing investigation, brute-force detection, escalation, and incident documentation.
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SOC Analyst Level 1: Logs, Alerts & Incident Triage
A practical SOC course focused on log sources, alert analysis, SIEM basics, phishing investigation, brute-force detection, escalation, and incident documentation.
Linux Security Hardening for Production Servers
Master SSH security, user access control, sudo, PAM, permissions, firewall rules, auditd, log review, backup evidence, and CIS-style hardening practices.
ISO 27001 Practical Compliance for IT Teams
Build practical ISO 27001 skills: understand the ISMS lifecycle, map Annex A controls, run risk assessments, maintain a statement of applicability, and collect audit-ready evidence your certification team can use.
OWASP Top 10 Web Security Practical Course
Understand the OWASP Top 10 risks with real examples, testing methods, prevention techniques, secure development notes, and guided practice.
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- Operate in SOC, hardening, and incident response workflows
- Apply web security and compliance evidence in real scenarios
- Use SIEM, logging, and monitoring for triage and investigation
- Document findings and communicate with technical stakeholders
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