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October 2026
09:00–15:00 · flexible hours
$799per learner
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Cybersecurity
SOC Analyst Professional Certification in Zambia
SOC Analyst Professional Certification Training in Zambia develops practical skills in security monitoring, threat detection, SIEM, log analysis, incident response, threat intelligence, and cybersecurity operations. This SOC Analyst Course helps learners investigate security alerts, analyze incidents, strengthen detection capabilities, and prepare for professional SOC Analyst roles through structured, hands-on cybersecurity training.
40 Hours / 5 DaysIntermediate3.8 · 2,500 reviews
Training calendar
Upcoming four-month course schedule
A new weekday and weekend batch starts every week. Each batch runs for 5 training days, based on the course duration of 40 Hours / 5 Days.
Weekend batches
November 2026
09:00–15:00 · flexible hours
$799per learner
07 Nov 2026
25 of 25 seats available
14 Nov 2026
25 of 25 seats available
21 Nov 2026
25 of 25 seats available
28 Nov 2026
25 of 25 seats available
Weekend batches
December 2026
09:00–15:00 · flexible hours
$799per learner
05 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
12 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
19 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
26 Dec 2026
25 of 25 seats available
Weekend batches
January 2027
09:00–15:00 · flexible hours
$799per learner
02 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
09 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
16 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
23 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
30 Jan 2027
25 of 25 seats available
Course curriculum
What you’ll learn
40 Hours / 5 DaysIntermediate
- Module 1: Security Operations Center (SOC) Fundamentals
- Introduction to Security Operations Centers and SOC functions
- SOC roles, responsibilities, teams, and operational workflows
- Security monitoring lifecycle and operational processes
- SOC architecture, components, and security technologies
- Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 SOC analyst responsibilities
- Module 2: Cybersecurity Threats and Attack Techniques
- Common cybersecurity threats and attack vectors
- Malware, ransomware, phishing, and social engineering
- Network-based and application-based attacks
- Attack lifecycle and common attacker techniques
- Introduction to MITRE ATT&CK concepts
- Module 3: Security Monitoring and Log Management
- Security event and log management fundamentals
- Windows and Linux security logs
- Network, firewall, application, and endpoint logs
- Log collection, normalization, and analysis
- Identifying suspicious events through security monitoring
- Module 4: SIEM Fundamentals and Implementation
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) concepts
- SIEM architecture, components, and data sources
- Log ingestion, parsing, normalization, and correlation
- SIEM dashboards, searches, and security use cases
- Practical SIEM monitoring and investigation exercises
- Module 5: Security Alert Analysis and Incident Triage
- Understanding security alerts and event severity
- Alert validation and false-positive identification
- Incident prioritization and escalation procedures
- Event correlation and suspicious activity analysis
- SOC alert triage workflows and investigation techniques
- Module 6: Network Security Monitoring
- Network traffic analysis fundamentals
- TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and common network protocols
- Firewall, IDS, and IPS event analysis
- Network intrusion detection and suspicious traffic investigation
- Packet analysis and network security monitoring techniques
- Module 7: Endpoint Security Monitoring and Analysis
- Endpoint security monitoring fundamentals
- Windows and Linux endpoint event analysis
- Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) concepts
- Process, file, user, and system activity investigation
- Malware and suspicious endpoint behavior analysis
- Module 8: Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting
- Cyber threat intelligence fundamentals
- Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Indicators of Attack (IOAs)
- Threat intelligence sources and enrichment
- Threat hunting methodologies and hypothesis development
- Proactive identification of suspicious activities
- Module 9: Incident Response and Investigation
- Incident response lifecycle and processes
- Incident identification, analysis, containment, and eradication
- Evidence collection and incident investigation
- Incident escalation and response coordination
- Recovery, lessons learned, and incident documentation
- Module 10: Malware Analysis and Security Investigation
- Malware types and common characteristics
- Malware detection and behavioral analysis
- File, process, and network activity investigation
- Basic static and dynamic malware analysis concepts
- Identifying indicators associated with malicious activity
- Module 11: SOC Automation, Reporting, and Compliance
- Security orchestration and automation concepts
- Introduction to SOAR and automated response workflows
- SOC metrics, dashboards, and performance monitoring
- Security incident documentation and reporting
- Compliance, security policies, and operational best practices
- Module 12: Practical SOC Labs and Certification Preparation
- End-to-end SOC monitoring and investigation scenarios
- SIEM-based log analysis and alert investigation
- Threat detection and incident response practical exercises
- Threat hunting and security investigation scenarios
- Mock assessments and certification-focused revision
- Review of key SOC Analyst concepts and workflows
Entry requirements and prerequisites
- Basic Cybersecurity Knowledge
Learners should understand fundamental cybersecurity concepts, common threats, vulnerabilities, security controls, and basic information security principles relevant to SOC operations in Zambia. - Networking Fundamentals
Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, ports, protocols, firewalls, and network traffic is recommended for understanding security monitoring and threat detection. - Operating Systems Knowledge
Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems, system processes, users, permissions, services, and basic command-line operations is helpful for SOC Analyst training. - Security Monitoring Fundamentals
An understanding of security logs, alerts, events, monitoring concepts, and basic incident detection can help learners effectively follow SOC operations training. - Threat and Vulnerability Awareness
Basic knowledge of malware, phishing, ransomware, vulnerabilities, exploits, and common cyberattack techniques is recommended for developing practical threat detection skills. - SIEM Fundamentals
Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) concepts is beneficial for learning log collection, event correlation, alert investigation, and security monitoring workflows. - Incident Response Knowledge
Basic awareness of incident identification, analysis, containment, eradication, and recovery processes can help learners understand SOC incident response activities. - Security Tools Familiarity
Prior exposure to security monitoring tools, endpoint security platforms, vulnerability scanners, or network analysis tools is useful but not mandatory for the course. - Basic Command-Line Skills
Familiarity with Windows command-line tools and Linux shell commands can help learners perform security investigations and analyze systems more efficiently. - Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail are recommended for investigating security alerts, identifying suspicious activities, correlating events, and analyzing potential threats. - IT or Cybersecurity Experience
Prior experience in IT support, system administration, networking, or cybersecurity can provide a useful foundation for SOC Analyst Professional Certification Training in Zambia. - Learning Readiness and Security Awareness
Learners should be prepared to study security operations, threat detection, SIEM monitoring, incident analysis, and cybersecurity investigation through structured practical learning.
Career value
Reasons to choose this course
Develop Practical SOC Analyst Skills
Build hands-on expertise in security monitoring, alert investigation, incident triage, and threat analysis to strengthen your SOC career opportunities.
Master SIEM and Security Log Analysis
Learn SIEM concepts, centralized log management, event correlation, and security alert analysis to develop essential skills for modern SOC environments.
Strengthen Threat Detection Capabilities
Develop the ability to identify indicators of compromise, analyze suspicious activities, and detect emerging cyber threats through structured security monitoring.
Build Incident Response Expertise
Learn incident investigation, escalation, containment, eradication, and recovery concepts to support effective cybersecurity incident response operations.
Develop Threat Intelligence and Threat Hunting Skills
Understand how threat intelligence supports proactive detection and investigation while developing skills relevant to threat hunting and security operations.
Prepare for SOC Cybersecurity Career Roles
Develop job-oriented skills relevant to SOC Analyst, Security Operations Analyst, Cybersecurity Analyst, Threat Analyst, and Incident Response roles.
Advantages
Turn learning into practical capability
Hands-On SOC Operations Training
Gain practical exposure to security monitoring, alert triage, incident investigation, and SOC workflows to develop skills applicable to real-world security operations.
Comprehensive SIEM Learning
Understand SIEM deployment, log correlation, detection use cases, dashboards, and security event analysis to strengthen enterprise security monitoring capabilities.
Real-World Threat Detection Scenarios
Develop skills for analyzing indicators of compromise, identifying attack patterns, investigating alerts, and supporting proactive cybersecurity threat detection.
Structured Incident Response Knowledge
Learn key incident response processes including identification, triage, escalation, containment, eradication, recovery, and security incident reporting.
Career-Focused Cybersecurity Skills
Build practical knowledge relevant to SOC Analyst and security operations roles while developing expertise in threat monitoring, security analysis, and incident management.
Modern SOC Technology Exposure
Explore current approaches involving threat intelligence, cloud-based threat detection, automation, AI-enabled security tools, and proactive threat hunting within SOC operations.
Exam format & assessment
- Certification: EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (C|SA)
- Exam Code: 312-39
- Number of Questions: 100 Questions
- Exam Duration: 3 Hours
- Question Format: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Passing Score: 70%
- Exam Delivery: EC-Council Exam Portal
- Exam Focus: Security operations and management, cyber threats and indicators of compromise (IoCs), incidents and event logging, SIEM-based incident detection, threat intelligence, and incident response.
- Eligibility: EC-Council states that candidates generally need one year of network administration or security experience, unless they attend official EC-Council training.
- Training Preparation: StepMerit Learning provides structured SOC Analyst training covering security monitoring, SIEM, log analysis, threat detection, incident triage, threat intelligence, and incident response to support certification-focused preparation.
Bring your learning together
Course conclusion
SOC Analyst Professional Certification Training in Zambia provides a structured learning pathway for professionals seeking practical skills in security operations, threat detection, SIEM, log analysis, incident investigation, and cybersecurity response. The course covers SOC fundamentals, security monitoring, threat intelligence, alert triage, network and endpoint analysis, incident response, malware investigation, and SOC automation. Through hands-on labs, practical security scenarios, and certification-focused preparation, learners can develop capabilities relevant to modern Security Operations Center environments. StepMerit Learning supports learners in Zambia with structured training, practical cybersecurity learning, expert guidance, and career-focused preparation for SOC Analyst and security operations roles.
Target audience
- Aspiring SOC Analysts
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Network Security Professionals
- IT Security Professionals
- Network and Security Administrators
- Security Operations Professionals
- Incident Response Professionals
- SIEM and Security Monitoring Professionals
- Threat Intelligence Professionals
- Cybersecurity Graduates and IT Learners
- Professionals Transitioning into Cybersecurity
- Professionals Preparing for SOC Analyst Certification
Verified learning evidence
Expertise, recognition and learner outcomes
Course-specific expertise
- 10+ Years of Cybersecurity & SOC Experience
- 2,500+ Hours of Professional Training Delivered
- 1,500+ Professionals Trained
- 150+ Corporate & Professional Training Sessions
- 100+ Practical SOC Labs & Security Case Studies
- 750+ Hours of SOC, SIEM & Security Operations Training
- 250+ Threat Detection, Investigation & Incident Response Exercises
- 10+ Industry Sectors Covered Through Training
Documented learner outcomes
Problem Statement
Telecommunications organizations generate large volumes of network, endpoint, authentication, firewall, and application logs. Detecting suspicious activity and responding to cyber threats quickly can be challenging.
How We Overcame the Problem
Learners implemented SOC processes for log monitoring, threat detection, alert analysis, incident investigation, and security response across telecommunications environments.
Overall Implementation
Learners implemented an end-to-end SOC workflow covering log collection, event monitoring, alert triage, threat analysis, incident investigation, threat hunting, and response.
Evidence of Learning
Learners demonstrated skills in analyzing security alerts, investigating suspicious activities, identifying indicators of compromise, performing threat hunting, and documenting incidents.
Telecommunications SOC Workflow
Network & Endpoint Logs → Log Collection → Security Monitoring → Alert Detection → Alert Triage → Investigation → Threat Hunting → Incident Response
Security Monitoring Implementation
Learners monitored telecom network, firewall, endpoint, authentication, and application events to identify abnormal security activity.
Alert Investigation Implementation
Learners analyzed alerts involving suspicious logins, malware, unusual network traffic, scanning activity, and potential unauthorized access.
Threat Hunting Implementation
Learners performed proactive searches for suspicious IPs, domains, authentication patterns, endpoint activity, and indicators of compromise across telecom environments.
Problem-Solving Evidence
Learners addressed challenges such as alert overload, false positives, suspicious network activity, compromised accounts, and incomplete event information through structured triage and investigation.
Comparative Evidence
Learners compared security events based on severity, indicators, attack patterns, affected assets, user activity, and potential business impact to prioritize incidents effectively.
Overall Outcome
Learners demonstrated practical SOC skills for monitoring telecommunications environments, detecting threats, investigating incidents, performing threat hunting, and supporting effective security response.
Final Evidence
A working telecommunications SOC scenario, security logs, investigated alerts, threat-hunting queries, incident findings, response actions, investigation reports, and documented procedures provide evidence of practical competency.
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Frequently asked questions
SOC Analyst Professional Certification Training is a cybersecurity program focused on security operations, threat monitoring, SIEM, log analysis, alert triage, threat intelligence, incident investigation, and incident response. The training is designed to develop practical skills relevant to modern Security Operations Center environments.
The course is suitable for aspiring SOC Analysts, cybersecurity professionals, network security professionals, IT security professionals, security administrators, incident response professionals, and learners seeking SOC Analyst career opportunities in Zambia. EC-Council identifies current and aspiring Tier I and Tier II SOC Analysts among the primary audiences for its CSA program.
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