
SOC Core Skills
June 13 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm EDT
Instructor: John Strand
Course Length: 16 Hours
Includes: Twelve months of complimentary access to the Antisyphon Cyber Range, certificate of participation, six months access to class recordings.
Note: This is a Pay-What-You-Can course. Your access to the Cyber Range will vary depending on how much you pay. (Details below.)
Course Description
This 16-hour information security training course will cover the core security skills all Security Operation Center (SOC) analysts need to have. These are the skills that all Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) SOC team members need to have.
Key Takeaways
- Core networking skills
- Live Windows Forensics
- Live Linux Forensics
- Memory Forensics
- Active Directory Analysis
- Network Threat Hunting
- Basics of Vulnerability Management
- The Incident Response Process
Who Should Take This Course
Anyone!
Audience Skill Level
All!
System Requirements
- Stable Internet access
- x86 architecture CPU clocked at 2 GHz or higher that is capable of nested virtualization
(Apple Silicon is currently not supported) - A computer with at least 8 GB of RAM. 16 GB is recommended
- VMWare Workstation or VMWare Fusion
(VirtualBox and other VM software is not supported) - Windows 10/11, MacOSX+, or a currently supported Linux Distribution
- Full Administrator/root access to your computer or laptop
What Each Student Should Bring
A laptop and a smile!
About Antisyphon Training Options
Live Online
Learn via live stream from instructors that are in the field utilizing the techniques they teach. Classes are split into four training days that are each four hours long. Live Online training includes six months access to dedicated class channels in the Antisyphon Discord server, six months access to live class recordings, a certificate of participation, and 12 months complimentary access to the Antisyphon Cyber Range.
On-Demand
Learn at your own pace with access to course content, lectures, and demos in the Antisyphon On-demand learning platform. Most courses are offered with lifetime access to the course and content updates. All On-demand courses include content update alerts, access to dedicated support channels in the Antisyphon Discord server, a certificate of participation, and 12 months complimentary access to the Antisyphon Cyber Range.
Pay-What-You-Can and Cyber Range Access
Cyber Range access varies depending on payment level.
Tuition Paid | Cyber Range Access |
---|---|
Less than $295 | No Cyber Range Access |
$295+ | Six Months Cyber Range Access |
Full Price – $575 | Twelve Months Cyber Range Access |
Trainer & Author

John has both consulted and taught hundreds of organizations in the areas of security, regulatory compliance, and penetration testing. He is a coveted speaker and much-loved SANS teacher. John is a contributor to the industry shaping Penetration Testing Execution Standard and 20 Critical Controls frameworks.