The SOC Analyst Prerequisites path is designed for those looking to become SOC/Security Analysts. It dives into fundamental IT and Information Security subjects including networking, Linux and Windows operating systems, basic programming and scripting, as well as working with Assembly. In addition, students will be exposed to the fundamental concepts of information security and penetration testing. This skill path is made up of modules that will assist learners in developing and strengthening a foundational understanding before proceeding with learning more complex security topics.
Easy
173 Sections
173 Sections
Required: 350
Reward: +110
10 Modules included
Fundamental
30 Sections
Reward: +10
This module covers the fundamentals required to work comfortably with the Linux operating system and shell.
30 Sections
Easy
10 Sections
Reward: +10
This module covers the basics needed for working with Bash scripts to automate tasks on Linux systems. A strong grasp of Bash is a fundamental skill for anyone working in a technical information security role. Through the power of automation, we can unlock the Linux operating system's full potential and efficiently perform habitual tasks.
10 Sections
Fundamental
14 Sections
Reward: +10
This module covers the fundamentals required to work comfortably with the Windows operating system.
14 Sections
Easy
23 Sections
Reward: +10
As administrators and Pentesters, we may not always be able to utilize a graphical user interface for the actions we need to perform. Introduction to Windows Command Line aims to introduce students to the wide range of uses for Command Prompt and PowerShell within a Windows environment. We will cover basic usage of both key executables for administration, useful PowerShell cmdlets and modules, and different ways to leverage these tools to our benefit.
23 Sections
Fundamental
21 Sections
Reward: +10
As an information security professional, a firm grasp of networking fundamentals and the required components is necessary. Without a strong foundation in networking, it will be tough to progress in any area of information security. Understanding how a network is structured and how the communication between the individual hosts and servers takes place using the various protocols allows us to understand the entire network structure and its network traffic in detail and how different communication standards are handled. This knowledge is essential to create our tools and to interact with the protocols.
21 Sections
Fundamental
16 Sections
Reward: +10
Active Directory (AD) is present in the majority of corporate environments. Due to its many features and complexity, it presents a vast attack surface. To be successful as penetration testers and information security professionals, we must have a firm understanding of Active Directory fundamentals, AD structures, functionality, common AD flaws, misconfigurations, and defensive measures.
16 Sections
Fundamental
8 Sections
Reward: +10
This module introduces the topic of HTTP web requests and how different web applications utilize them to communicate with their backends.
8 Sections
Fundamental
15 Sections
Reward: +10
This module teaches the penetration testing process broken down into each stage and discussed in detail. We will cover many aspects of the role of a penetration tester during a penetration test, explained and illustrated with detailed examples. The module also covers pre-engagement steps like the criteria for establishing a contract with a client for a penetration testing engagement.
15 Sections
Easy
12 Sections
Reward: +10
Nmap is one of the most used networking mapping and discovery tools because of its accurate results and efficiency. The tool is widely used by both offensive and defensive security practitioners. This module covers fundamentals that will be needed to use the Nmap tool for performing effective network enumeration.
12 Sections
Medium
24 Sections
Reward: +20
This module builds the core foundation for Binary Exploitation by teaching Computer Architecture and Assembly language basics.
24 Sections