Offensive Security Defense Analyst OSDA SOC 200

Overview:

Introduction:

This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.

The Offensive Security Defense Analyst (OSDA) certification validates expertise in security operations, threat detection, and incident response within SOC environments. Built on the SOC-200 course, this program provides professionals with the ability to monitor, analyze, and respond to cyber threats effectively. It covers SIEM management, forensic analysis, security event correlation, and SOC leadership principles.

Program Objectives:

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Explore governance frameworks, compliance policies, and SOC risk management strategies.

• Utilize SOC workflows, threat detection processes, and event monitoring methodologies.

• Identify financial planning considerations for SOC resource allocation and technology investments.

• Develop leadership strategies for SOC team management, crisis response, and operational efficiency.

• Prepare for the OSDA certification exam.

Targeted Audience:

• SOC Managers and Assistant SOC Managers

• Incident Response Team Leaders

• Security Operations Supervisors

• Cybersecurity Governance Professionals

• Professionals preparing for the OSDA certification

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Security Operations Governance and Compliance:

• Security governance frameworks for SOC leadership.

• SOC compliance requirements and regulatory obligations.

• Aligning SOC objectives with enterprise risk management.

• Incident reporting and security policy enforcement techniques.

• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies in SOC operations.

Unit 2:

Threat Detection and Security Monitoring:

• SIEM integration and log correlation strategies.

• Identifying Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and attack patterns.

• The processes involved in threat intelligence integration with SOC workflows.

• Key activities for intrusion detection, firewall monitoring, and endpoint security.

• How to reduce false positives and improving SOC response accuracy.

Unit 3:

SOC Financial Planning and Optimization:

• Budgeting and resource allocation methods for SOC efficiency.

• Cost-benefit analysis techniques of security tools and staffing.

• SOC investment planning and financial risk mitigation strategies.

• Vendor risk management and procurement strategies.

• Tools for measuring ROI for SOC operations and security controls.

Unit 4:

SOC Leadership and Incident Management:

• Effective leadership strategies for SOC team management.

• Frameworks for managing high-pressure security incidents and escalation processes.

• Importance of cross-functional collaboration with IT, security, and compliance teams.

• Building an incident response culture within the organization.

• The role of performance evaluation and continuous SOC improvement.

Unit 5:

OSDA Certification Exam Preparation:

• Review of OSDA exam structure and key domains.

• Reviewing key topics and areas of emphasis in the exam syllabus.

• Sample exam questions and their potential answers.

• Resources and study materials for exam preparation.

Note: This program is designed to prepare participants for the certification exam only.