SOC Analyst
8 stagesFrom fundamentals to end-to-end incident investigation.
SOC FundamentalsLog AnalysisSIEM & SplunkMalware AnalysisEDR+3 more
Defensive cybersecurity training
Hands-on SOC analyst training for the work defenders perform.
Learn to investigate alerts, analyze SIEM and endpoint evidence, build detections, hunt for attacker behavior, and explain response decisions through instructor-led training, guided labs, and applied assessment.
SOC•SIEM•EDR•Threat Hunting•Detection•Cloud
alert · A-4471
High severity● Under investigation
Suspicious PowerShell Execution
Host
WIN-WS-028
Technique
T1059.001
Parent process
WINWORD.EXE
Process
powershell.exe
Process tree
WINWORD.EXE
└─ powershell.exe
└─ -enc SQBFAFgA…
Outbound185.203.116.42:443
InvestigateIsolate host
Training built around the work security teams perform every day — logs, alerts, endpoints, detections, and real attacker behavior.
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Flagship Programs
Train for the work security teams actually perform.
Two career-defining programs, built from real SOC and security-engineering workflows — not repackaged theory. Each maps to specific defensive roles.
Specialization Areas
Five defensive disciplines, one coherent path.
Every CyberAccend program deepens the skills that map to real blue-team roles.
01
SOC Analysis
Triage and investigate alerts across Windows, Linux, and network telemetry the way L2 analysts do on the floor.
02
Detection Engineering
Translate attacker behavior into ATT&CK-mapped detections with SPL, Sigma, and correlation logic that survives tuning.
03
Threat Hunting
Form hypotheses and hunt for adversary activity across endpoint and cloud instead of waiting for an alert.
04
Endpoint Security
Read process trees, timelines, and EDR signals to reconstruct what happened on a compromised host.
05
Cloud Security
Investigate CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and IAM to detect and respond to attacks in AWS environments.
Real Curriculum
This is the actual curriculum — not a brochure summary.
Browse real modules from each flagship program. Every topic here is something you'll investigate, build, or hunt for.
Module 014 Hours
SOC Operations & Cybersecurity Foundations
SOC architecture and workflowRoles and responsibilities of SOC analystsSOC metrics and SLAsAlert lifecycle managementCIA Triad+ more
Module 025 Hours
Malware Analysis & OS Internals
Windows architectureProcesses and threadsRegistry analysisPersistence mechanismsDLLs and drivers+ more
Module 037 Hours
SIEM & Splunk Operations
Log sources and log pipelinesEvent correlationSplunk architectureSearch Processing Language (SPL)Installation & configuration+ more
Module 046 Hours
Advanced Log Analysis & Investigation
Windows Event LogsAuthentication eventsSysmon logsProcess creation eventsAccount-management events+ more
Hands-On Learning
You don't watch security. You do it.
Every program includes guided investigations and practical exercises. This is where knowledge turns into the reflexes a real analyst needs.
example exercise · encoded-powershellSPL
# Detect base64-encoded PowerShell index=endpoint sourcetype=sysmon EventCode=1 | where match(CommandLine, "-enc") | stats count by Computer, ParentImage, CommandLine | where count > 0
T1059.001Evaluate logicCheck false positives
Investigate
Scenario investigations
Work real alerts end-to-end: read the telemetry, decide what to investigate next, and map behavior to ATT&CK.
Detect
Detection challenges
Receive sample logs and attack context, then write SPL, KQL, or Sigma detections that survive tuning.
Hunt
Threat-hunting exercises
Form a hypothesis, pick the right telemetry, and hunt for adversary activity across endpoint and cloud.
Simulate
Attack simulations
Multi-stage capstone simulations that mirror how real intrusions unfold — from initial access to exfiltration.
Learning Path Previews
A clear route from fundamentals to job-ready.
Each role has a defined progression. Follow the path that matches the career you're building.
Explore full roadmap →View recommended program →
Security Engineer
8 stagesBuild, operate, and automate enterprise detection.
SOC FoundationsAdvanced SplunkDetection EngineeringMicrosoft DefenderCloud Security+3 more
Detection Engineer
10 stagesTurn attacker behavior into high-fidelity detections.
SOC FoundationsAdvanced Log AnalysisSplunk & SPLMITRE ATT&CKDetection Engineering+5 more
Threat Hunter
8 stagesHypothesis-driven hunting across endpoint and cloud.
SOC Investigation FundamentalsMITRE ATT&CKWindows + SysmonAdvanced SPLMDE + KQL+3 more
Practice Center
Learning security isn't enough. Practice investigating it.
Explore realistic investigation, knowledge-check, interview, and flashcard previews designed around defensive-security decisions.
Scenario Investigations
Detection Challenges
Quizzes
Interview Questions
Flashcards
Threat Hunting Exercises
Mentorship
Go further with expert guidance.
Structured training gets you most of the way. Personalized mentorship closes the gap between studying security and being trusted to defend.
Career mentorship
Role selection, learning roadmaps, skill-gap analysis, and career strategy.
Technical mentorship
SOC, SIEM, detection engineering, threat hunting, EDR, and cloud security.
Interview mentorship
Mock interviews, scenario practice, and resume and technical feedback.
Training Outcomes
What you'll be able to do.
Concrete, job-relevant capabilities — the things a hiring manager actually wants to see you demonstrate.
01Investigate and triage SOC alerts end-to-end
02Analyze Windows, Linux, and network telemetry for malicious activity
03Build detections, dashboards, and correlation rules in Splunk
04Hunt across Microsoft Defender for Endpoint with KQL
05Engineer ATT&CK-mapped detections and tune out false positives
06Secure, monitor, and investigate AWS environments
07Run structured, hypothesis-driven threat hunts
08Handle real-world incidents with a repeatable response workflow
Don't just study cybersecurity
Learn how defenders investigate, detect, hunt, and respond.
Start with a flagship program built from real security operations — or talk to us about the right path for where you are.
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