BG
5.0Reviewed Aug 21, 2023
This was an informative course. It has broaden my knowledge as I expected
Great Course! It would be nice if the course(s) had labs and/or projects added to this curriculum.
Security Operations Center (SOC)
If you are an associate-level cybersecurity analyst who is working in security operation centers, this course will help you acquire the fundamental skills required in a security operations center. You will learn the primary functions of a security operations center (SOC) and the critical role it plays in protecting organizational assets from cyber-attacks. By the end of the course, you will be able to: • Gain an understanding of SOC team member’s daily activities and responsibilities. • Identify who these bad actors are, their motives, why they attack, and what they attack. • Review the goals of implementing a SOC and covers the business benefits that an organization achieves by employing a SOC. • Introduce technical and procedural challenges in a SOC. To be successful in this course, you should have the following background: 1. Skills and knowledge equivalent to those learned in Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 course 2. Familiarity with Ethernet and TCP/IP networking 3. Working knowledge of the Windows and Linux operating systems 4. Familiarity with basics of networking security concepts.
Status: Cyber Operations
Status: Infrastructure Security
Course12 hours
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LS
5.0Reviewed May 14, 2025
This course gave a detailed view of the Security Operations Center (SOC). I have a much better understanding of how an SOC is run, what tools are used, and what the various members of an SOC do.
NJ
4.0Reviewed Feb 9, 2025
Concise, well-structured introduction to SOC terminology, standards, technologies, and practices...
RR
5.0Reviewed Jun 15, 2023
Quite helpful for beginners to understand the SOC
BR
5.0Reviewed Jul 31, 2024
It's a great course if you are wanting to know more about how a Security Operations Center (SOC) functions and what types of tools and procedures that they use.
TD
4.0Reviewed Nov 25, 2023
Great Course! It would be nice if the course(s) had labs and/or projects added to this curriculum.
KM
5.0Reviewed Oct 5, 2025
it was great course and the sources were excellent
MC
5.0Reviewed Jun 9, 2024
I had no idea what the roles and responsibilities of a SOC analyst were. Now I know
AS
5.0Reviewed Mar 7, 2024
Excellent course to learn foundation and on-ground operations of SOC.
MS
5.0Reviewed Jul 28, 2023
excellent soc i have completed almost every vendor soc but cisco soc is amazing
DM
5.0Reviewed Sep 8, 2025
I enjoyed learning this course , it gave me deeper understanding of SOC Analyst
JJ
5.0Reviewed Jul 26, 2023
A great introductory course to SOC. Thanks Cisco and Cousera!
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Toney Davis
4.0
Reviewed Nov 25, 2023Mohned Dirar
5.0
Reviewed Aug 28, 2023've just completed my SOC Certification! 🔥
I'm thrilled to share that I've successfully completed the Security Operations Center (SOC) Certification, a comprehensive course in the dynamic world of cybersecurity. 🌐💻
Throughout this journey, I've delved deep into the realm of threat detection, incident response, and proactive security measures. From analyzing potential vulnerabilities to honing my skills in real-time incident management, I'm now equipped with the knowledge to safeguard digital landscapes against emerging threats.
I want to express my gratitude to syrian youth assembly and course Provider coursera & cisco.
Fellipi Henrique Barbosa do Carmo
5.0
Reviewed Jul 27, 2023Very good course! Quick, to the point, as it should be. Getting an overview of the roles in a SOC Team and an overview of the tools used to perform specific actions was particular interesting. Also, the creation of the Characters in the Beginning [Tier I, Tier II and Tier III, for instance] was very helpful. This helps to relate stuff way better. Thanks, Cisco.
Emmanuel Browne
5.0
Reviewed Oct 17, 2023This is actually a very thorough overview of the inner workers of a Security Operations Center. After completing this training course I now have a much better idea how both the theoretical info and hands on technical skills fit together within the day to day tasks of a SOC.
Laura Stephenson
5.0
Reviewed May 15, 2025This course gave a detailed view of the Security Operations Center (SOC). I have a much better understanding of how an SOC is run, what tools are used, and what the various members of an SOC do.
Youness azedag
5.0
Reviewed Mar 18, 2024Cette expérience m'a permis de plonger dans les rouages du système de gestion du flux de travail et de l'automatisation pour renforcer l'efficacité de nos Centres d'Opérations de Sécurité (SOC).
William Correa
5.0
Reviewed Jun 20, 2024es una introducción muy bien llevada y me a permitido ir ampliando conceptos que eran confusos para mi anteriormente. Gracias por este valioso curso. Equipo Coursera CISCO
Bradrick Robinson
5.0
Reviewed Jul 31, 2024It's a great course if you are wanting to know more about how a Security Operations Center (SOC) functions and what types of tools and procedures that they use.
J H
5.0
Reviewed Jun 5, 2025Easy to understand and follow, helps you get a leg up in your career starting in IT
Mark De La Cruz
5.0
Reviewed Jun 9, 2024I had no idea what the roles and responsibilities of a SOC analyst were. Now I know
Delight Marwei
5.0
Reviewed Sep 9, 2025I enjoyed learning this course , it gave me deeper understanding of SOC Analyst
gaurav waghmare
5.0
Reviewed Apr 13, 2025Its a great course, easy to understand and keeps you engage...!!! I enjoyed it.
MOHAMMED VASEEM SHAIK
5.0
Reviewed Jul 28, 2023excellent soc i have completed almost every vendor soc but cisco soc is amazing
Binumol George
5.0
Reviewed Aug 22, 2023This was an informative course. It has broaden my knowledge as I expected
anjanay sharma
5.0
Reviewed Mar 7, 2024Excellent course to learn foundation and on-ground operations of SOC.
Jurgen Jocubeit
5.0
Reviewed Jul 27, 2023A great introductory course to SOC. Thanks Cisco and Cousera!
Muhamad Dias
5.0
Reviewed Feb 18, 2025very well for begginer when dive to cybersecurity wolrd
Khalif Mohamud
5.0
Reviewed Oct 6, 2025it was great course and the sources were excellent
Roman Ch
5.0
Reviewed Jan 29, 2025Thankyou for providing the opportunity to Learn :)
Cathy C
5.0
Reviewed Aug 8, 2023This feels like its a great path to CCNA security.