Our 7-day live SOC Analyst bootcamp on Network Log Analysis equips you with the hands-on skills to analyze network traffic, detect threats, and respond to incidents using real-world data.

Dive deep into network, endpoint, and application logs, master advanced threat hunting, and correlate logs like a pro. With focused interview prep and mock sessions, you'll be fully prepared to ace your next SOC Analyst interview and step confidently into your cybersecurity career.

Roadmap

Unit 1: Introduction to Network Log Analysis

• Overview of Blue Team Responsibilities

• Understanding the Importance of Log Analysis in Cybersecurity

• Types of Logs: Network, Endpoint, Application, and Security Logs

• Introduction to Common Log Formats (e.g., Syslog, JSON, etc.)

• Tools and Platforms for Log Analysis

Unit 2: Network Traffic Logs & Analysis

• Introduction to Network Traffic Logs (e.g., Firewall, IDS/IPS)

• Understanding Network Protocols and Their Logs

• Analyzing Network Traffic for Suspicious Activities

• Identifying Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) in Network Logs

• Hands-on: Analyzing Network Traffic Logs with Wireshark

Unit 3: Endpoint Logs & Threat Detection

• Introduction to Endpoint Logs (e.g., Windows Event Logs, Linux Logs)

• Understanding Endpoint Security and Monitoring

• Detecting Malicious Activity on Endpoints Using Logs

• Investigating Endpoint Indicators of Attack (IOAs)

• Hands-on: Analyzing Windows and Linux Logs for Threats

Unit 4: Application and Security Logs

• Introduction to Application Logs (e.g., Web Server, Database Logs)

• Analyzing Security Logs (e.g., SIEM, Antivirus, EDR)

• Correlating Logs Across Different Sources for Comprehensive Analysis

• Identifying and Investigating Anomalies in Application Logs

• Hands-on: Log Analysis Using SIEM Tools

Unit 5: Log Correlation & Threat Hunting

• Introduction to Log Correlation Techniques

• Using Logs for Threat Hunting

• Detecting Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) through Log Analysis

• Creating Custom Log Queries for Specific Threat Scenarios

• Hands-on: Threat Hunting with Correlated Log Data

Unit 6: Incident Response Using Logs

• Role of Log Analysis in Incident Response

• Correlating Logs to Reconstruct Attack Timelines

• Prioritizing and Escalating Incidents Based on Log Data

• Incident Response Case Study: Using Logs to Track and Respond to Attacks

• Hands-on: Simulated Incident Response Using Real-World Log Data

Unit 7: Automation & Reporting in Log Analysis

• Automating Log Collection and Analysis

• Integrating Logs with SIEM and SOAR Platforms

• Creating Effective Reports and Dashboards from Log Data

• Presenting Log Analysis Findings to Stakeholders

• Hands-on: Building Custom Reports & Dashboards

Unit 8: Interview Preparation & Certification

• Blue Team Analyst Interview Tips and Common Questions

• Mock Interviews Focused on Log Analysis and Threat Detection

• Review of Key Concepts & Best Practices

• Final Q&A Session

• Certification Test & Bootcamp Completion Ceremony