Module 1: Foundations of Cybersecurity Operations

• Introduction to Security Operations Centers (SOCs)Lesson Plan
• Roles and Responsibilities of a SOC AnalystLesson Plan
• Cybersecurity Frameworks and Models (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)Lesson Plan
• Threat Actors, Attack Vectors, and Common Cyber ThreatsLesson Plan
• Fundamentals of Network Security and ProtocolsLesson Plan
• Operating System Security Basics (Windows, Linux)Lesson Plan

Module 2: Threat Intelligence and Vulnerability Management

• Understanding Threat Intelligence Lifecycle and SourcesLesson Plan
• Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)Lesson Plan
• Utilizing Threat Intelligence Platforms and FeedsLesson Plan
• Vulnerability Scanning and Assessment TechniquesLesson Plan
• Patch Management and Configuration HardeningLesson Plan
• Proactive Threat Hunting ConceptsLesson Plan

Module 3: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

• Introduction to SIEM Architecture and ComponentsLesson Plan
• Log Management and Centralized LoggingLesson Plan
• Event Correlation and Alerting RulesLesson Plan
• Customizing Dashboards and Reports in SIEMLesson Plan
• Advanced Querying and Data Analysis in SIEMLesson Plan
• SIEM Best Practices and OptimizationLesson Plan

Module 4: Network Security Monitoring and Analysis

• Packet Analysis with Wireshark and tcpdumpLesson Plan
• Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS) MonitoringLesson Plan
• Firewall Logs and Network Flow Data AnalysisLesson Plan
• Identifying Network-Based Attacks (DDoS, Port Scans, Malware Traffic)Lesson Plan
• Network Forensics FundamentalsLesson Plan
• Cloud Network Security MonitoringLesson Plan

Module 5: Host-Based Security and Endpoint Protection

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) SystemsLesson Plan
• Analyzing Host Logs (Event Logs, Syslog)Lesson Plan
• Malware Analysis Fundamentals and Sandbox EnvironmentsLesson Plan
• Process Monitoring and Anomaly DetectionLesson Plan
• File Integrity Monitoring (FIM)Lesson Plan
• Incident Response on EndpointsLesson Plan

Module 6: Incident Response and Management

• Incident Response Life Cycle (Preparation, Detection & Analysis, Containment, Eradication, Recovery, Post-Incident Activity)Lesson Plan
• Developing and Implementing Incident Response PlaybooksLesson Plan
• Communication Strategies during an IncidentLesson Plan
• Digital Forensics and Evidence HandlingLesson Plan
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery PlanningLesson Plan
• Tabletop Exercises and SimulationLesson Plan

Module 7: Compliance, Automation, and Emerging Threats

• Regulatory Compliance in Cybersecurity Operations (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001)Lesson Plan
• Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)Lesson Plan
• Understanding Cloud Security Operations (SecOps in AWS, Azure, GCP)Lesson Plan
• Threat Modeling and Risk Assessment in SOCLesson Plan
• Emerging Threats: AI/ML Attacks, IoT Security, Supply Chain RisksLesson Plan
• Career Development and Professional Ethics for SOC Analysts