SOC Essentials (S|CE)

Course Overview

The SOC Essentials (S|CE) course provides foundational knowledge in Security Operations Center (SOC) concepts, equipping learners with the skills needed to monitor, detect, and respond to security threats. Designed for individuals new to cybersecurity, this course covers key concepts such as network security fundamentals, cyber threats, SOC architecture, SIEM, log management, threat intelligence, and incident response.

Through hands-on labs and an integrated Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge, learners will gain practical experience in SOC workflows, threat hunting, and security monitoring. Upon completion, participants will have job-ready SOC skills and a clear pathway to more advanced cybersecurity certifications.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for anyone looking to develop fundamental skills in Security Operations.

• Students and career starters
• IT and cybersecurity professionals
• IT Professionals, Security Engineers, Threat Management Professionals
• Security Engineers, System Security Professionals, Cybersecurity Professional

What You'll Learn

The SOC Essentials (S|CE) course will equip you with the fundamental skills to detect, analyse, and respond to security incidents. Through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios, you will learn how to:

• Understand computer networks, network models, and security devices
• Identify cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and attack vectors
• Learn SOC architecture, workflows, and processes
• Implement SIEM solutions, log management, and event correlation
• Perform security monitoring, analysis, and incident escalation
• Develop threat intelligence strategies and conduct threat hunting
• Apply incident response methodologies to contain and mitigate cyber incidents

What you need to know

The SOC Essentials (S|CE) training program equips students with key cybersecurity skills, enabling them to monitor security operations, detect threats, and respond to security incidents effectively. This course provides a structured approach to SOC fundamentals, SIEM solutions, threat intelligence, and incident response, ensuring learners gain hands-on experience through labs and CTF exercises.

Through real-world scenarios, students will develop the ability to analyse security alerts, hunt for threats, and apply industry-standard cybersecurity practices.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to build practical SOC skills and gain hands-on experience in security monitoring and cyber threat analysis.

Course Delivery

This course is delivered through self-paced, online learning, featuring expert-led video lessons, hands-on labs, and a Capture The Flag (CTF) challenge to reinforce security monitoring techniques.

Course Duration

Students receive 12 months of access to course materials and 6 months of access to labs, allowing flexible study and real-world application of skills.

About the Exam

This exam assesses your understanding of SOC operations, security monitoring, SIEM implementation, threat intelligence, and incident response. 

• Exam Title: SOC Essentials (S|CE)
• Exam Code: 112-56
• Number of Questions: 75
• Test Duration: 2 hours
• Test Format: Multiple-choice
• Exam Availability: EC-Council Exam Portal

It evaluates your ability to detect, analyse, and respond to security threats in an SOC environment.

• Minimum Age: Candidates must be at least 13 years old to attend the training or attempt the S|CE exam.

• Candidates Under 13: Individuals younger than 13 are not eligible to participate in the training or exam unless they provide:

  • A written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
  • A supporting letter from a nationally accredited institution of higher learning.

These policies ensure that participants have the appropriate consent and institutional support to undertake the certification.

Course Structure

This course will provide in-depth coverage of the following topics:

• Module 1: Computer Network and Security Fundamentals

• Module 2: Fundamentals of Cyber Threats

• Module 3: Introduction to Security Operations Center (SOC)

• Module 4: SOC Components and Architecture

• Module 5: Introduction to Log Management

• Module 6: Incident Detection and Analysis

• Module 7: Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting

• Module 8: Incident Response and Handling