I gained the necessary skills and experience to get into the IT and cybersecurity [industries]. The labs in each course provided realistic situations you would see in a real Cybersecurity Analyst role. I am currently an IT administrator, and I would never have had this position without the knowledge I gained from this course.
Certified SOC Analyst Program
Learn how to monitor security events, analyze alerts, and respond to cyber threats within modern security operations environments.
With cybersecurity teams relying on Security Operations Centers to detect and respond to attacks in real time, there has never been a better time to build advanced cyber defense skills. This SOC analyst program prepares students to earn a certified SOC analyst credential while developing practical experience in threat monitoring, log analysis, and incident response operations.
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Duration 100 Hours
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Difficulty Technical Beginner
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Access Window 75 Days
IronCircle delivers the course content through an AI-powered cybersecurity training platform built around hands-on labs, applied exams, and real-world security scenarios.
At a Glance: SOC Analyst Training
- SOC analyst program designed for technical beginner security professionals
- Security operations center program focused on threat detection and incident escalation
- Scenario-based cybersecurity operations program with hands-on labs
- Approximately 100 hours of instruction delivered fully online
- Curriculum composed of three stackable technical microcredentials
- Applied certification exams that evaluate real-world security investigation skills
Your Learning Style
Students complete lessons alongside hands-on labs that simulate real SOC environments where analysts investigate alerts, analyze logs, and detect suspicious behavior.
Your Schedule
This SOC analyst certification program requires approximately 100 hours of learning and can be completed within the 75-day program access window.
Your Future
Graduates develop technical skills aligned with roles such as Tier 2 SOC analyst and cyber defense analyst working in security operations centers.
Explore Our Cybersecurity Learning Experience
Hands-On SOC Investigation Labs
The SOC analyst program emphasizes applied learning through labs that replicate real security operations center tasks.
Approximately 60% of the curriculum is hands-on lab work, allowing students to practice alert investigation, network monitoring, log analysis, and incident response within simulated environments.
Applied Case Studies
Students complete case studies derived from real cybersecurity incidents and investigations.
Every five completed labs automatically generates a case study summarizing the investigation performed, helping students build a portfolio demonstrating practical cybersecurity operations experience.
Applied Certification Exams
To earn the certified SOC analyst credential, students complete applied certification exams that measure both technical knowledge and investigative ability.
These assessments include verbal explanations of technical concepts and practical challenges that require documenting investigation findings and response actions.
Skills Portfolio Development
As learners complete labs across the security operations center program, their technical capabilities are captured in a skills list reflecting real cybersecurity tasks they have performed.
These documented skills help demonstrate hands-on experience to potential employers.
Communication and Investigation Skills
The certification assessments require students to explain investigative processes and security findings, helping learners practice communicating cybersecurity analysis in ways that mirror real technical interviews and SOC reporting workflows.
Imagine Your Career in Cybersecurity
Security Operations Centers play a critical role in defending organizations against cyber threats.
Professionals working in SOC environments monitor networks, analyze alerts, investigate suspicious activity, and coordinate responses to active cyber incidents.
This SOC analyst certification program introduces the practical techniques used by cybersecurity operations teams, including threat monitoring, log investigation, digital evidence analysis, and incident response.
Students completing this cybersecurity operations program may pursue roles such as:
- Tier 2 SOC Analyst
- Cyber Defense Analyst
These roles focus on monitoring systems, identifying indicators of compromise, and coordinating responses to security incidents across enterprise environments.
Alumni Success Stories
Students from our programs now work at notable organizations nationwide, including:
Certified SOC Analyst Course Outline
The certified SOC analyst program is organized into three progressive microcredentials designed to build practical experience in security monitoring, threat detection, and incident response.
Each course includes lessons, hands-on labs, and case studies before culminating in an applied certification exam.
Curriculum Overview
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SOC Operations and Threat Monitoring
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Threat Detection and Log Analysis
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Incident Response and Vulnerability Management
Certified SOC Analyst Course Outcomes
This SOC analyst program prepares students with practical experience required to perform threat monitoring, incident analysis, and cyber defense tasks within security operations environments.
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Learn SOC Investigation Skills
Develop practical skills in network monitoring, log analysis, threat detection, and incident investigation through applied cybersecurity labs.
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Earn a Certified SOC Analyst Credential
Students who successfully complete the program earn the certified SOC analyst credential after passing applied certification exams that measure practical cybersecurity investigation skills.
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Advance Your Cybersecurity Career
Graduates complete the security operations center program prepared for cybersecurity operations roles focused on threat detection, incident analysis, and cyber defense.
Hear from Our Students
Rob R.
I have so much gratitude and thanks [for] this program, because, without it, I would have never gotten here. I definitely do not believe that I would have gotten this job if it wasn't for this program. It really has changed my life. And I couldn't be more happy [with] where I am at right now. I love my job now. I think it's awesome. It's amazing to have that option to work from home.
Morgan R.
Certified SOC Analyst FAQs
What does a SOC Analyst do?
A SOC Analyst monitors networks and systems for security threats, analyzes suspicious activity, and responds to cyber incidents. Analysts commonly work in Security Operations Centers (SOCs) using tools like SIEM platforms to investigate alerts and protect organizations from cyber attacks.
Is SOC Analyst program suitable for beginners
Yes. The Certified SOC Analyst program is designed for learners with basic IT knowledge or those who have completed foundational cybersecurity training. It introduces threat detection, SOC workflows, and incident response practices.
What are the tuition costs for the Certified SOC Analyst program?
The Certified SOC Analyst program costs $6,250/Seat.
What tools do SOC Analysts use?
SOC Analysts commonly use tools such as:
- Splunk – for SIEM log analysis and threat detection
- IBM QRadar – for security event monitoring and incident investigation
- Microsoft Sentinel – cloud-native SIEM and security analytics
- Wireshark – for network packet analysis and traffic inspection
- CrowdStrike Falcon – endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- ServiceNow Security Operations – for incident and ticket management
These tools help detect, analyze, and escalate cyber threats.
How long does it take to complete the SOC Analyst program?
Most learners complete the Certified SOC Analyst program in about 10 weeks, studying roughly 10 hours per week. Learners have 75 days to complete all microcredentials and assessments.
Does the program include hands-on cybersecurity labs?
Yes. The program includes 60% hands-on labs that simulate real SOC environments where learners practice threat detection, log analysis, and incident escalation workflows.