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10-Week Career Program

SOC Analyst
Training in Ghana

Master Security Operations Center fundamentals with hands-on SIEM tools, threat detection, and AI-driven automation. Launch your cybersecurity career as a SOC Analyst.

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10 Weeks

Duration

Hybrid

Format

14 Jul 2026

Start Date

International

Certification

What You’ll Learn

A comprehensive curriculum that takes you from SOC fundamentals to advanced threat detection and AI automation.

SIEM Tools & Alert Handling

Master Security Information and Event Management platforms to monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts in real time.

Threat Detection & Response

Learn to identify malware, phishing, DDoS, and intrusion attempts. Execute incident response procedures and containment strategies.

AI-Driven Security Automation

Use AI and machine learning tools to automate threat detection, reduce false positives, and accelerate incident response workflows.

SOC Operations & Workflows

Understand SOC roles, shift management, escalation procedures, ticketing systems, and reporting — exactly what employers expect.

Curriculum Overview

Four modules building from fundamentals to advanced AI-driven security operations.

Weeks 1-2

Fundamentals of Security Operations Center (SOC)

  • SOC roles and responsibilities
  • Incident lifecycle management
  • Security monitoring frameworks
  • Threat intelligence fundamentals
Weeks 3-5

SIEM Tools and Alert Handling

  • SIEM platform configuration
  • Log collection and analysis
  • Alert triage and prioritization
  • Creating and tuning detection rules
Weeks 6-8

AI Automation in SOC

  • AI/ML for threat detection
  • Automated incident response playbooks
  • Reducing false positives with AI
  • Integrating AI tools into SOC workflows
Weeks 9-10

Threat Detection & Response

  • Real-world attack simulation
  • Incident response procedures
  • Forensics and evidence collection
  • Capstone: full SOC scenario

SOC Career Path

SOC is one of the most common entry points into cybersecurity. Start as a Tier 1 analyst and grow into senior roles.

1

SOC Analyst (Tier 1)

Entry-level

Monitor security alerts, triage incidents, and escalate threats in a 24/7 operations center.

2

SOC Analyst (Tier 2)

Mid-level

Investigate escalated incidents, perform deeper analysis, and coordinate response efforts.

3

Incident Response Analyst

Mid-Senior

Lead breach investigations, contain active threats, and manage recovery operations.

4

Threat Hunter

Senior

Proactively search for undetected threats using threat intelligence and advanced analytics.

Why SOC is the Best Entry Point into Cybersecurity

High Demand in Ghana

Banks, telecoms, and government agencies in Ghana are building SOC teams. The demand for SOC analysts is growing faster than the supply of qualified candidates.

Structured Career Growth

SOC has a clear progression: Tier 1 → Tier 2 → Tier 3 → Incident Response → Threat Hunting → SOC Manager. Each step builds on the previous one.

Hands-On from Day One

Unlike some cybersecurity roles that require years of experience, SOC analysts work with real security tools and live threats from their first week on the job.

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Start Your SOC Career in 10 Weeks

Next cohort starts July 14, 2026. Early bird discount available. Limited spots — enroll now to secure your place.

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