Security Operations Fundamentals & CIA Triad

• Overview of Security Operations Centers (SOC)
• SOC deployment models: Dedicated vs. Virtual
• When to deploy a SOC & business protection strategies

SOC Components - Tools & Technologies

• Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
• Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR/XDR) and Web Proxy Servers
• SIEM & SOAR for automated security incident response
• Threat intelligence, honeypots, and deception techniques
• Cloud security & CASB (Cloud Access Security Brokers)

SOC Components - People & Processes

• SOC roles & responsibilities
• Incident response policies, compliance, and best practices