IT Security
SOC Analyst Level 2: Advanced Investigation and Response
This practical course helps professionals master advanced SOC investigation, alert enrichment, correlation, containment, response coordination, and reporting. The program connects key concepts, real use cases, risks, tools, and operational decisions so participants can apply the learning in their work environment. It can be tailored to the organization’s sector, internal systems, participant maturity, and performance objectives.
Objectives
- Understand the concepts, challenges, and use cases related to advanced SOC investigation, alert enrichment, correlation, containment, response coordination, and reporting.
- Identify the data, systems, processes, and stakeholders required for effective implementation.
- Assess risks, limitations, governance requirements, and practical control points.
- Use methods, tools, and templates to structure analysis and decision-making.
- Translate learning into action plans, recommendations, and measurable improvement opportunities.
- Adapt the approach to the operating context, team maturity, and business objectives.
Target audience
- Cybersecurity and IT security professionals
- SOC analysts, infrastructure teams, and operations teams
- Risk, audit, compliance, and governance professionals
- System, network, cloud, and OT administrators
- IT managers responsible for security posture
Program outline
A clear structure for the learning journey.
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
01Threat Landscape, Operating Model, and Analyst Workflow4 topics
- Foundation for Threat Landscape, Operating Model, and Analyst Workflow: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Terminology and decisions in Threat Landscape, Operating Model, and Analyst Workflow: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Inputs required for Threat Landscape, Operating Model, and Analyst Workflow: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Typical mistakes around Threat Landscape, Operating Model, and Analyst Workflow: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
02Telemetry Sources, Logs, Endpoint, Network, Cloud, and Identity Data4 topics
- Current-state mapping for Telemetry Sources, Logs, Endpoint, Network, Cloud, and Identity Data: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Examples and scenarios involving Telemetry Sources, Logs, Endpoint, Network, Cloud, and Identity Data: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Diagnostic questions about Telemetry Sources, Logs, Endpoint, Network, Cloud, and Identity Data: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Evidence produced through Telemetry Sources, Logs, Endpoint, Network, Cloud, and Identity Data: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
03Detection Logic, Use Cases, Rules, and Alert Quality4 topics
- Design considerations for Detection Logic, Use Cases, Rules, and Alert Quality: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Roles and responsibilities in Detection Logic, Use Cases, Rules, and Alert Quality: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Exceptions and constraints affecting Detection Logic, Use Cases, Rules, and Alert Quality: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Quality checks for Detection Logic, Use Cases, Rules, and Alert Quality: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
04Investigation, Enrichment, Timeline Building, and Evidence Handling4 topics
- Operating model for Investigation, Enrichment, Timeline Building, and Evidence Handling: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Tools and workflow steps in Investigation, Enrichment, Timeline Building, and Evidence Handling: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Handoffs and approvals around Investigation, Enrichment, Timeline Building, and Evidence Handling: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Escalation points in Investigation, Enrichment, Timeline Building, and Evidence Handling: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
05Response, Containment, Eradication, and Recovery Coordination4 topics
- Performance measures for Response, Containment, Eradication, and Recovery Coordination: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Review routines after Response, Containment, Eradication, and Recovery Coordination: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Improvement actions for Response, Containment, Eradication, and Recovery Coordination: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Sustaining discipline around Response, Containment, Eradication, and Recovery Coordination: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
06MITRE ATT&CK, Threat Hunting, and Detection Improvement4 topics
- Advanced scenarios in MITRE ATT&CK, Threat Hunting, and Detection Improvement: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Failure patterns seen in MITRE ATT&CK, Threat Hunting, and Detection Improvement: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Coordination challenges during MITRE ATT&CK, Threat Hunting, and Detection Improvement: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Recovery actions for MITRE ATT&CK, Threat Hunting, and Detection Improvement: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
07Reporting, Metrics, Executive Briefing, and Lessons Learned4 topics
- Governance requirements for Reporting, Metrics, Executive Briefing, and Lessons Learned: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Data quality checks in Reporting, Metrics, Executive Briefing, and Lessons Learned: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Risk controls related to Reporting, Metrics, Executive Briefing, and Lessons Learned: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Value measures for Reporting, Metrics, Executive Briefing, and Lessons Learned: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
08Security Operations Simulation Lab4 topics
- Implementation planning for Security Operations Simulation Lab: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Readiness questions before Security Operations Simulation Lab: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Pilot design for Security Operations Simulation Lab: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Lessons learned after Security Operations Simulation Lab: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Materials provided
- ○ Slides used during the sessions
- ○ Group activities and practical exercises
- ○ Worksheets, checklists, and templates
- ○ Case studies relevant to the course
- ○ 4D Certificate of Completion issued by 4D Training & Consultancy
- ○ Post-course support for technical queries and guidance
Training Options
Programs can be delivered in-house, online, or in a blended format depending on your team's schedule, location, and learning objectives. When an external certificate or exam is included, certification rules and fees remain under the relevant awarding body's policies, while 4D provides the training and preparation support.
Why choose 4D
4D Training & Consultancy designs technical and professional programs around the client’s operating reality. The course can be adapted to sector requirements, internal systems, team capability, practical use cases, and the level of depth required by the audience.
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