You're the SOC Analyst at
NexaBank Corp
Every project is grounded in a realistic company scenario — not textbook theory.
NexaBank Corp
A Tier 1 regional US bank in Atlanta, Georgia serving 400,000+ digital banking customers. As their Junior Tier 1 SOC Analyst, you'll monitor a live Wazuh SIEM, triage alerts, investigate incidents, and escalate to Tier 2 — exactly as you would in a real SOC role.
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
Create your account on the InfoSec4TC LMS and gain instant access to the platform — no credit card, no payment.
›Complete Projects
Work through 28 graded assignments across five milestones. Each assignment mirrors a real-world SOC deliverable.
›Get Evaluated
Instructors review and grade your submissions. Achieve 70%+ in each milestone quiz to unlock the next stage.
›Earn Your Certificate
Complete the Capstone Assessment and receive your SOC Analyst L1: Practical Projects Platform 2026 certificate.
Built for Aspiring & Practising SOC Analysts
If you want to prove your SOC skills with real project work — not just theory — this platform was made for you.
Entry-Level SOC Candidates
Break into the SOC with a portfolio of real project deliverables that demonstrate hands-on competence to employers.
Career Changers Moving into Cyber
Transition from IT, helpdesk, or networking roles into a SOC with structured, guided project experience.
Certified Professionals Seeking Practice
You have the certificate (Security+, Network+) — now add the practical project evidence to match.
Junior Analysts Building Confidence
Strengthen your core skills across SIEM monitoring, alert triage, and incident escalation with expert-evaluated project work.
Students & University Graduates
Supplement your academic studies with industry-aligned SOC project work before your first role.
Global Professionals — 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 Operate a SOC
at a Professional Level
The SOC Analyst L1 Project Platform is designed from the ground up to replicate what you'll actually do in a Tier 1 SOC role.
Realistic Company Scenario
All 28 assignments are set within NexaBank Corp — a fictional Tier 1 regional US bank in Atlanta, Georgia. Real context, real deliverables.
28 Graded Assignments & Labs
Every assignment is assessed by instructors. Submit real lab reports, SIEM queries, and incident tickets for expert feedback.
Real-Time SIEM Monitoring
Continuously monitor a live enterprise Wazuh SIEM for alerts, anomalies, and emerging threats across 15 monitored agents.
Network & Packet Analysis
Analyse PCAP files in Wireshark to detect port scans, DNS exfiltration, C2 beaconing, and web application attacks.
Incident Response & Escalation
Detect brute-force attacks, lateral movement, and Active Directory compromise using live Wazuh SIEM correlation and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
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 — 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 28 completed, evaluated assignments — real evidence of SOC competence for your CV and interviews.
28 Real Assignments Across Five
SOC Domains
Every project produces a tangible deliverable — the kind of document you'll create on your first day in a real SOC role.
Learn the SOC tier structure, get orientated with Wazuh SIEM, and build the frameworks that keep a 24/7 SOC running smoothly.
- SOC Structure & Tier 1 Responsibilities
- Wazuh SIEM Dashboard Orientation Report
- Alert Severity Classification & SLA Design
- Shift Handover Log & Daily Reporting
- Wazuh Lab: Dashboard Navigation & Initial Triage
Master protocol knowledge, SIEM/KQL query construction, attack pattern recognition, and Wireshark PCAP investigation.
- Network Protocol Fundamentals for SOC Analysts
- SIEM Log Query Construction & Alert Filtering
- Common Attack Pattern Recognition Report
- Wazuh Lab: Network Alerts & Firewall Log Analysis
- Wireshark Lab: DNS Exfiltration & Port Scan Analysis
- Wireshark Lab: Suspicious HTTP Traffic & Web Attacks
The analytical heart of the programme — malware IOC analysis, phishing forensics, lateral movement detection, and MITRE ATT&CK mapping.
- Malware IOC Analysis Report (Pyramid of Pain)
- Phishing Email Investigation & Payload Analysis
- Brute Force & Credential Stuffing Detection
- Lateral Movement Detection Using SIEM Correlation
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework Application
- Wazuh Lab: Active Directory Attack Investigation
- Wireshark Lab: Malware C2 Traffic Analysis
Execute the full incident response lifecycle — severity classification, SBAR escalation, evidence preservation, and post-incident analysis.
- Incident Classification, Severity Rating & Tickets
- Escalation Procedures & SBAR Communication
- Incident Documentation & Evidence Preservation
- Post-Incident Analysis & Lessons Learned
- Wazuh Lab: Full Incident Investigation (Ransomware)
- Wireshark Lab: Ransomware Traffic & C2 Beaconing
Complete your training with threat intelligence integration, vulnerability context, SOC KPI measurement, and the 8-hour full shift simulation capstone.
- Threat Intelligence Integration & IOC Enrichment
- Vulnerability Awareness & Patch Context
- SOC KPIs, Metrics & Shift Performance Reporting
- Wazuh Lab: Proactive Threat Hunting Exercise
- CAPSTONE: Full SOC Shift Simulation (8-Hour Duty)
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 — just like a real SOC shift review.
- SOC Structure & Your Tier 1 Responsibilities
- Wazuh SIEM Dashboard Orientation
- Alert Severity Classification & SLA Design
- Shift Handover Log & Daily Reporting Procedure
- Wazuh Lab: Dashboard Navigation & Initial Alert Triage
- Network Protocol Fundamentals for SOC Analysts
- SIEM Log Query Construction & Alert Filtering Techniques
- Common Attack Pattern Recognition Report
- Wazuh Lab: Network Alerts & Firewall Log Analysis
- Wireshark Lab: DNS Exfiltration & Port Scan Analysis
- Wireshark Lab: Suspicious HTTP Traffic & Web Attack Detection
- Malware IOC Analysis Report
- Phishing Email Investigation & Payload Analysis
- Brute Force & Credential Stuffing Attack Detection
- Lateral Movement Detection Using SIEM Correlation
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework Application for SOC Analysts
- Wazuh Lab: Endpoint Threat & Malware Alert Analysis
- Wazuh Lab: Active Directory Attack Pattern Investigation
- Wireshark Lab: Malware C2 Traffic Analysis
- Incident Classification, Severity Rating & Ticket Creation
- Escalation Procedures & Analyst Communication (SBAR)
- Incident Documentation & Evidence Preservation
- Post-Incident Analysis & Lessons Learned Report
- Wazuh Lab: Full Incident Investigation (Ransomware)
- Wireshark Lab: Ransomware Network Traffic & C2 Beaconing
- Threat Intelligence Integration & IOC Enrichment Procedures
- Vulnerability Awareness & Patch Context for SOC Analysts
- SOC KPIs, Metrics & Shift Performance Reporting
- Wazuh Lab: Proactive Threat Hunting Exercise
- CAPSTONE: Full SOC Shift Simulation — 8-Hour Duty Exercise
PLUS — Bonus Specialist Topic Sections
Your 12-Week SOC Analyst Journey
at a Glance
A structured, milestone-gated programme — work at your own pace within the 12-week window.
📌 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 — just as you would in a real SOC shift rotation.
SOC Analyst L1: Practical Projects Platform 2026 is a career-focused programme by
InfoSec4TC to give SOC candidates the real-world project experience they need to break into and advance in the SOC analyst profession.
Questions? Contact us at infosec4tc@infosec4tc.com