Cyber Defense

Certified SOC Analyst

Prepare for Tier 1 SOC jobs with immersive training in log analysis, threat detection, alert triage, and escalation workflows.

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Program Details

Certified SOC Analyst is an immersive, job-ready certification program designed to prepare you for entry-level roles in Security Operations Centers, such as Tier 1 SOC Analyst or Security Operations Technician.

Through practical labs and applied exams, you’ll develop hands-on skills in log analysis, threat detection, alert triage, and incident escalation, gaining the confidence to operate effectively in a modern SOC.

IronCircle’s AI-powered platform blends structured lessons, immersive labs, and applied exams into a unified learning experience, giving learners a true sense of real-world cybersecurity operations.

Skill Level

Beginner

Technical 

recommended Pacing

10

hrs/week

for

10

weeks

  • SOC structure and responsibilities
  • Log collection, normalization, and analysis
  • SIEM tools and correlation rules
  • Alert triage and risk-based prioritization
  • Documentation and escalation procedures
  • Real-world incident simulation
  • Ideal for those who have completed IronCircle’s Certified Cybersecurity Analyst or possess equivalent hands-on experience
  • Recommended for learners with foundational IT and cybersecurity knowledge, including SOC operations, log analysis, and basic incident response
  • Early-career professionals pursuing SOC or security support roles
  • Career changers with some IT knowledge seeking technical specialization
  • Learners progressing from Certified Cybersecurity Analyst
  • Academic institutions looking to embed SOC training in cyber programs

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Outcomes

Learners will be able to:

  • Navigate SOC tools and workflows with confidence
  • Analyze logs and detect suspicious activity
  • Triage alerts based on severity and relevance
  • Escalate incidents with proper documentation
  • Apply foundational threat detection skills with real tools

Benefits

Microcredentials

Three stackable microcredentials, each with an applied exam

Lab-Driven

60% lab-driven content aligned to real-world tasks and industry tools

Career Support

Career support throughout the program through skills lists, case studies, and built-in interview prep to help showcase new skills and expertise to future employers

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Program Completion

Certified SOC Analyst badge collection from IronCircle, featuring SOC Operations & Threat Monitoring, Threat Detection & Log Analysis, and Incident Response & Vulnerability Management certifications.

Learners have 120 days to complete all three microcredentials.
A certification is awarded for each microcredential upon passing its applied exam. Upon earning all three, learners receive the full, career-aligned IronCircle certification.

FAQ

Delivery

All lessons, labs, and exams are delivered through the IronCircle platform, an all-in-one, browser-based learning platform experience.

Equipment Requirements

To successfully complete the program, learners must have: 

  • A functional laptop or desktop computer with at least a 12-inch monitor
    The program cannot be completed using a cell phone, Chromebook, iPad, or tablet.
  • Reliable broadband internet access

Cancellation Policy

Refunds are not provided for IronCircle learning experiences. 
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