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Cybersecurity & SOC Analyst Training Path

From Basic Skills to SOC Analyst — Hands-on Labs, Real Tools, Practical Projects

من الأساسيات إلى محلل مركز العمليات الأمنية — مختبرات وأدوات ومشاريع عملية

A progressive learning roadmap with focused topics and practical labs at each level. Training providers, schedules, fees and certification availability may vary; verify details with the relevant provider.

مسار تدريجي يجمع بين الموضوعات الأساسية والتطبيق العملي في كل مستوى. قد تختلف الجهات والمواعيد والرسوم وتوفر الشهادات، لذا يُرجى التحقق من المصدر المعني.

Level 1

IT & Networking Fundamentals

Build your technology foundation.

Key Topics · الموضوعات

  • Computer Hardware & Software Basics
  • Windows OS Fundamentals
  • Linux Fundamentals
  • IP Addressing & Subnetting
  • TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/HTTPS
  • Switching, Routing & VLAN Basics
  • Command Line (CMD, PowerShell, Linux)

Hands-on Labs / Projects · تطبيقات عملية

  • Build a small network lab
  • Configure IP addressing and DHCP
  • Use Linux in a real environment
  • Understand data flow between devices
Level 2

Cybersecurity Fundamentals & Kali Linux

Understand threats, attacks and defensive skills.

Key Topics · الموضوعات

  • CIA Triad & Security Principles
  • Malware, Phishing, Ransomware
  • Authentication & Access Control
  • Linux Security & Command Line
  • Kali Linux Environment & VMs
  • Reconnaissance & Network Scanning
  • Vulnerability Assessment Basics

Hands-on Labs / Projects · تطبيقات عملية

  • Create a virtual lab environment
  • Use Kali Linux tools (nmap, etc.)
  • Scan a target network (authorized)
  • Identify basic vulnerabilities
Level 3

Network Traffic Analysis & Threat Hunting

Find what others miss in network traffic.

Key Topics · الموضوعات

  • Wireshark: Packet Capture & Analysis
  • NetworkMiner: Network Forensics
  • Brim / Zeek: Search Network Logs
  • DNS, HTTP, TCP & TLS Analysis
  • Detecting Suspicious Connections
  • PCAP Analysis & Evidence Extraction

Hands-on Labs / Projects · تطبيقات عملية

  • Analyze PCAP files
  • Find suspicious connections
  • Extract network artifacts
  • Write a simple analysis report
Level 4

SIEM Solutions & Splunk Enterprise

Monitor, detect and respond.

Key Topics · الموضوعات

  • SIEM Concepts & SOC Operations
  • Log Sources & Data Ingestion
  • Splunk Installation & Configuration
  • Universal Forwarder & Indexes
  • Search Processing Language (SPL)
  • Windows & Linux Event Logs
  • Dashboards, Alerts & Scheduled Searches
  • Basic Detection Rules & Investigation

Hands-on Labs / Projects · تطبيقات عملية

  • Connect Windows & Linux to Splunk
  • Create searches and dashboards
  • Detect suspicious login attempts
  • Build alerts and saved searches
Level 5

Malware Detection & Threat Intelligence

Analyze, correlate and stay ahead.

Key Topics · الموضوعات

  • YARA Rules & Pattern Matching
  • Malware Analysis Fundamentals
  • Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
  • File Hashes & Threat Intelligence
  • OpenCTI & Threat Intel Platforms
  • Correlate Threat Intel with SIEM Alerts
  • Basic Detection Engineering

Hands-on Labs / Projects · تطبيقات عملية

  • Write YARA rules
  • Analyze safe malware samples
  • Use OpenCTI for threat intel
  • Link IOCs with Splunk events
Level 6

DFIR, Incident Response & SOC Analyst

Investigate, respond and protect.

Key Topics · الموضوعات

  • Security Alert Triage & Investigation
  • Incident Response Lifecycle
  • Digital Forensics & Evidence Handling
  • Endpoint, Network & Log Correlation
  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework
  • Detection Rules & Alert Tuning
  • Incident Reporting & Escalation
  • Basic Response Automation

Hands-on Labs / Projects · تطبيقات عملية

  • Simulate a real incident in an isolated lab
  • Analyze logs with Splunk
  • Inspect PCAP with Wireshark & NetworkMiner
  • Search for IOCs with YARA
  • Write a full Incident Response report
1. IT & NetworkingLearn the basics · تعلّم الأساسيات
2. Cybersecurity Fundamentals &Build skills · طوّر مهاراتك
3. Network Traffic AnalysisBuild skills · طوّر مهاراتك
4. SIEM Solutions &Build skills · طوّر مهاراتك
5. Malware Detection &Build skills · طوّر مهاراتك
6. DFIR, Incident ResponseLead & innovate · قُد وطوّر

Tools You’ll Master · الأدوات

Kali LinuxWiresharkNetworkMinerBrimSplunkYARADFIR Tools

تعلّم المفاهيم، وتدرّب عملياً، وطبّق المهارات على سيناريوهات واقعية.

Your Goal · هدفك

Junior SOC Analyst / SOC Tier 1 / Security AnalystReal tools · أدوات عمليةPractical projects · مشاريع تطبيقية

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