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Inside the Modern SOC: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What’s Next

Get practical insight from SANS instructors and experienced defenders as they share what it really takes to run a successful Security Operations Center (SOC). From tooling and workflows to challenges and lessons learned—this video covers the key elements shaping today’s SOCs.

General SOC Training Courses

SEC450 Blue Team Fundamentals: Security Operations and Analysis

Build hands-on skills to detect, investigate, and respond to threats as a security operations analyst in real-world environments.

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SEC511 Cybersecurity Engineering: Advanced Threat Detection and Monitoring

Learn to design and run effective security operations by combining network monitoring, endpoint visibility, and alert validation.

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LDR551 Building and Leading Security Operations Centers

Gain the knowledge and tools needed to lead cybersecurity teams, align security with business goals, and manage security operations effectively.

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Advanced SOC Training Courses

SEC503 Networking Monitoring and Threat Detection In-Depth

Develop deep packet inspection and network traffic analysis skills to uncover threats and uncover malicious activity in your environment.

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SEC555 Detection Monitoring and SIEM Analytics

Learn how to fine-tune your SIEM, correlate alerts, and apply analytics to detect and respond to real-world attacks.

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SEC595 Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals

Apply data science and machine learning techniques to enhance threat detection, automate analysis, and improve SOC decision-making.

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SEC504 Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling

Understand attacker tactics and build your response capabilities through hands-on incident handling and threat detection labs.

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SEC541 Cloud Security Threat Detection

Strengthen your ability to detect and respond to threats in cloud environments using native tools and cloud-specific monitoring techniques.

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NEW | SANS Hack & Defend Summit 2025

Summit: Oct 28-29 | Training: Oct 30 – Nov 4 Austin, TX & Live Online The Hack & Defend Summit will bring Blue and Red together to learn from each other and build better protection strategies. By working together instead of separately, we can create stronger defenses against real threats. With two simultaneous tracks — Defense and Offense — you can choose your mission.

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Security Operations Center (SOC) Tools and Resources

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