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What You'll Learn

Security Operations

Skillfully and confidently monitor, detect, and respond to cyber threats.

Defensible Architecture and Engineering

Build resilient systems with security-first design principles that withstand modern attacks.

Security Automation

Streamline detection and response with automation techniques that enhance efficiency and precision.

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Intrusion Detection / (SOC) Analyst

Cyber Defense

Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts work alongside security engineers and SOC managers to implement prevention, detection, monitoring, and active response. Working closely with incident response teams, a SOC analyst will address security issues when detected, quickly and effectively. With an eye for detail and anomalies, these analysts see things most others miss.

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Intrusion Detection / (SOC) Analyst

Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Analyze network and endpoint data to swiftly detect threats, conduct forensic investigations, and proactively hunt adversaries across diverse platforms including cloud, mobile, and enterprise systems.

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Cybersecurity Analyst / Engineer

Cyber Defense

As this is one of the highest-paid jobs in the field, the skills required to master the responsibilities involved are advanced. You must be highly competent in threat detection, threat analysis, and threat protection. This is a vital role in preserving the security and integrity of an organization’s data.

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SOC Manager

Cyber Defense

Security Operations Center (SOC) managers bridge the gap between business processes and the highly technical work that goes on in the SOC. They direct SOC operations and are responsible for hiring and training, creating and executing cybersecurity strategy, and leading the company’s response to major security threats.

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Network Operations

NICE: Implementation and Operation

Responsible for planning, implementing, and operating network services and systems, including hardware and virtual environments.

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OSINT Investigator/Analyst

Cyber Defense

These resourceful professionals gather requirements from their customers and then, using open sources and mostly resources on the internet, collect data relevant to their investigation. They may research domains and IP addresses, businesses, people, issues, financial transactions, and other targets in their work. Their goals are to gather, analyze, and report their objective findings to their clients so that the clients might gain insight on a topic or issue prior to acting.

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Cyber Incident Responder - ECSF

European Cybersecurity Skills Framework

Monitor the organisation’s cybersecurity state, handle incidents during cyber-attacks and assure the continued operations of ICT systems.

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Cyber Defense Incident Responder (DCWF 531)

DoD 8140: Cybersecurity

Responds to and investigates network cyber incidents, performing analysis to mitigate threats and maintain cybersecurity in enclave environments.

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