You're the Tier 1 SOC Analyst at
Sentinel SOC
Every project is grounded in a realistic company scenario β not textbook theory.
Sentinel Security Operations Center
A 24/7 managed Security Operations Center defending enterprise clients around the clock. As their Tier 1 Analyst, you'll monitor SIEM dashboards, triage and investigate security alerts, detect real attacks, and escalate incidents β exactly as you would on a live SOC shift.
From Enrolment to Certificate in 4 Steps
A structured, milestone-gated path ensures you build skills in the right order and earn your certificate by completing every stage.
Enrol & Get Instant Access
Complete your one-time $59 payment and get instant access to the platform and all 5 milestones.
βΊComplete Projects
Work through 30 graded projects across five milestones. Each project mirrors a real-world SOC analyst task.
βΊGet Evaluated
Instructors review and grade your submissions. Achieve 70%+ in each milestone quiz to unlock the next stage.
βΊEarn Your Certificate
Complete the Capstone Assessment and receive your SOC Analyst L1: Practical Projects Platform 2026 certificate.
Built for Aspiring SOC Analysts & Blue Teamers
If you want to prove your SOC analyst skills with real project work β not just theory β this platform was made for you.
Aspiring SOC Analysts
Break into a SOC role with a portfolio of real project deliverables that prove hands-on competence to employers.
Career Changers Moving into Cyber
Transition from IT, helpdesk, or support roles into security operations with structured, guided project experience.
IT & Helpdesk Professionals
Add real SIEM, alert triage, and threat investigation experience to your existing IT background.
Network & System Administrators
Move into threat detection and monitoring with expert-evaluated, hands-on SOC project work.
Students & Graduates
Supplement academic studies with industry-aligned SOC project work before your first analyst role.
Global Professionals β Learn Anywhere
100% online, self-paced within the 12-week window. Study from anywhere in the world at your own schedule.
Everything You Need to Practise
SOC Analysis at a Professional Level
The SOC Analyst Project Platform is designed from the ground up to replicate what you'll actually do on a real SOC shift.
Realistic SOC Environment
All 30 projects are set within Sentinel SOC β a fictional 24/7 managed Security Operations Center. Real context, real deliverables.
30 Graded Project Assignments
Every project is assessed by instructors. Submit real alert triage reports, investigations, and incident tickets for expert feedback.
Hands-On Wazuh SIEM Labs
Navigate live Wazuh dashboards, triage alerts, and investigate endpoint and Active Directory attacks.
Wireshark Packet Analysis
Analyse real PCAP captures β DNS exfiltration, malware C2 traffic, web attacks, and ransomware beaconing.
MITRE ATT&CK Threat Detection
Detect IOCs, phishing, brute force, and lateral movement, and map adversary behaviour to MITRE ATT&CK.
Milestone-Gated Learning Path
Each milestone is locked until you pass the knowledge check (70%+). Progress is sequential, structured, and verifiable.
Expert Instructor Evaluation
Instructors review your submissions and provide annotated feedback β the same evaluation you'd receive in a professional review.
Completion Certificate
Finish all milestones and the Capstone Assessment to receive your official SOC Analyst L1 Project Platform 2026 certificate.
Career-Ready Portfolio Output
Leave the platform with 30 completed, evaluated SOC project artefacts β real evidence of analyst competence for your CV and interviews.
30 Real Projects Across All Four
SOC Domains
Every project produces a tangible deliverable β the kind of artefact you'll produce on a real SOC shift.
Master Tier 1 SOC operations β SIEM dashboards, alert classification, SLAs, and shift handover procedures.
- SOC Structure & Tier 1 Responsibilities
- Wazuh SIEM Dashboard Orientation Report
- Alert Severity Classification & SLA Design
- Shift Handover Log & Daily Reporting
- Wazuh Lab β Dashboard Navigation & Triage
- SIEM Log Query Construction & Filtering
- Common Attack Pattern Recognition Report
Analyse network traffic and packet captures to detect intrusions, exfiltration, and web attacks.
- Network Protocol Fundamentals for SOC
- Wireshark Lab β DNS Exfiltration & Port Scans
- Wireshark Lab β Suspicious HTTP & Web Attacks
- Wireshark Lab β Malware C2 Traffic Analysis
- Wazuh Lab β Network Alerts & Firewall Logs
- Wireshark Lab β Ransomware C2 Beaconing
- SIEM Log Query & Alert Filtering Report
Investigate real threats β malware, phishing, brute force, and lateral movement β using SIEM correlation.
- Malware IOC Analysis Report
- Phishing Email Investigation & Payload Analysis
- Brute Force & Credential Stuffing Detection
- Lateral Movement Detection with SIEM
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework Application
- Wazuh Lab β Endpoint Threat Detection
- Wazuh Lab β Active Directory Attack Investigation
Handle incidents end to end and finish with a full SOC shift simulation β escalation, IR, and threat intel.
- Incident Classification, Severity & Ticketing
- Escalation Procedures & Communication Protocols
- Incident Documentation & Evidence Preservation
- Threat Intelligence Integration & IOC Enrichment
- Capstone β Full 8-Hour SOC Shift Simulation
5 Milestones. 12 Weeks.
A Complete SOC Analyst Journey.
Each milestone is a structured block of work, gated behind a knowledge check. Progress only when you're truly ready β just like a real SOC training pathway.
- SOC Structure & Your Tier 1 Responsibilities
- Wazuh SIEM Dashboard Orientation & Navigation
- Alert Severity Classification & SLA Design
- Shift Handover Log & Daily Reporting Procedure
- Wazuh Lab β Dashboard Navigation & Alert Triage
- SOC Fundamentals β Core Concepts & Workflow
- M1 Quiz: SOC Foundations (70% pass required)
- Network Protocol Fundamentals for SOC Analysts
- SIEM Log Query Construction & Alert Filtering
- Common Attack Pattern Recognition Report
- Wazuh Lab β Network Alerts & Firewall Log Analysis
- Wireshark Lab β DNS Exfiltration & Port Scan Analysis
- Wireshark Lab β Suspicious HTTP & Web Attack Detection
- M2 Quiz: Network Traffic Analysis (70% required)
- Malware Indicators of Compromise (IOC) Analysis
- Phishing Email Investigation & Payload Analysis
- Brute Force & Credential Stuffing Detection
- Lateral Movement Detection Using SIEM Correlation
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework Application
- Wazuh & Wireshark Labs β Threat Investigation
- M3 Quiz: Threat Detection & Investigation (70% required)
- Incident Classification, Severity Rating & Ticketing
- Escalation Procedures & Communication Protocols
- Incident Documentation & Evidence Preservation
- Post-Incident Analysis & Lessons Learned Report
- Wazuh & Wireshark Labs β Ransomware Incident
- M4 Quiz: Incident Response (70% required)
- Threat Intelligence Integration & IOC Enrichment
- Vulnerability Awareness & Patch Context for SOC
- SOC KPIs, Metrics & Shift Performance Reporting
- Wazuh Lab β Proactive Threat Hunting Exercise
- Capstone β Full 8-Hour SOC Shift Simulation
- M5 Quiz: Threat Intelligence & Reporting (70% required)
PLUS β Bonus Specialist Topic Sections
Your 12-Week SOC Analyst Journey
at a Glance
A structured, milestone-gated programme β work at your own pace within the 12-week window.
π How the gating works:You must achieve 70% or above in each Milestone Knowledge Check before the next milestone unlocks. This ensures you build skills in the correct order β just as you would in a structured SOC training pathway.
SOC Analyst L1: Practical Projects Platform 2026 is a career-focused programme byInfoSec4TCto give aspiring SOC analysts the real-world, hands-on experience they need to break into a Security Operations Center role.
Questions? Contact us at infosec4tc@infosec4tc.com