Palo Alto Security Operations Fundamentals (on-demand)
Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the modern Security Operations Center (SOC). It focuses on the people, processes, and technologies required to maintain a proactive defense. Students will learn how to move beyond manual alert monitoring to an automated, intelligence-driven approach using Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex platform. The curriculum emphasizes the "Continuous Improvement" loop—collecting high-fidelity data to identify and stop threats before they cause damage.
What You Will Learn
The Modern SOC Framework: Understand the roles and responsibilities within a SOC, from Tier 1 Analysts to Threat Hunters and SOC Managers.
The Incident Response Lifecycle: Master the NIST-aligned phases of IR: Preparation, Detection & Analysis, Containment, Eradication, and Recovery.
Cortex XDR (Extended Detection & Response): Learn how "log stitching" and causality chains allow analysts to see the full story of an attack across network, endpoint, and cloud data.
SOAR & Automation: Introduction to Cortex XSOAR—how to use automated "playbooks" to handle repetitive tasks (like phishing enrichment) so analysts can focus on complex threats.
Precision AI & Machine Learning: Explore how AI is used to identify behavioral anomalies and "low-and-slow" attacks that traditional signature-based tools miss.
Threat Intelligence: Learn how to use Unit 42 intelligence and AutoFocus to gain context on who is attacking you and what their motives are.
Target Audience
Aspiring SOC Analysts: Individuals looking to land their first job in a security operations center.
Incident Responders: Professionals who want to learn how to use automation to speed up threat containment.
IT Managers: Leaders who need to understand how to structure a modern, AI-enabled security team.
Course Outline
SecOps Landscape: Evolution of the SOC and the move from "Legacy SIEM" to "Autonomous SOC."
SOC Infrastructure: Tools of the trade—SIEM, EDR, XDR, and SOAR explained.
Introduction to Cortex XDR: Deploying agents and visualizing the "Causality Card" during an investigation.
Automation with XSOAR: How playbooks work and the role of the "War Room" in collaborative incident response.
Threat Hunting & Analytics: Proactively searching for hidden indicators of compromise (IOCs) within the network.
Data Lake & XSIAM: How to centralize massive amounts of data for AI-driven analysis and long-term compliance.
Certification Path
This course is the final recommended module for the PCCET (Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician) and is the direct prerequisite for the Security Operations Generalist and Cortex XDR/XSOAR Professional certifications.
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Course Overview
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the modern Security Operations Center (SOC). It focuses on the people, processes, and technologies required to maintain a proactive defense. Students will learn how to move beyond manual alert monitoring to an automated, intelligence-driven approach using Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex platform. The curriculum emphasizes the "Continuous Improvement" loop—collecting high-fidelity data to identify and stop threats before they cause damage.
What You Will Learn
The Modern SOC Framework: Understand the roles and responsibilities within a SOC, from Tier 1 Analysts to Threat Hunters and SOC Managers.
The Incident Response Lifecycle: Master the NIST-aligned phases of IR: Preparation, Detection & Analysis, Containment, Eradication, and Recovery.
Cortex XDR (Extended Detection & Response): Learn how "log stitching" and causality chains allow analysts to see the full story of an attack across network, endpoint, and cloud data.
SOAR & Automation: Introduction to Cortex XSOAR—how to use automated "playbooks" to handle repetitive tasks (like phishing enrichment) so analysts can focus on complex threats.
Precision AI & Machine Learning: Explore how AI is used to identify behavioral anomalies and "low-and-slow" attacks that traditional signature-based tools miss.
Threat Intelligence: Learn how to use Unit 42 intelligence and AutoFocus to gain context on who is attacking you and what their motives are.
Target Audience
Aspiring SOC Analysts: Individuals looking to land their first job in a security operations center.
Incident Responders: Professionals who want to learn how to use automation to speed up threat containment.
IT Managers: Leaders who need to understand how to structure a modern, AI-enabled security team.
Course Outline
SecOps Landscape: Evolution of the SOC and the move from "Legacy SIEM" to "Autonomous SOC."
SOC Infrastructure: Tools of the trade—SIEM, EDR, XDR, and SOAR explained.
Introduction to Cortex XDR: Deploying agents and visualizing the "Causality Card" during an investigation.
Automation with XSOAR: How playbooks work and the role of the "War Room" in collaborative incident response.
Threat Hunting & Analytics: Proactively searching for hidden indicators of compromise (IOCs) within the network.
Data Lake & XSIAM: How to centralize massive amounts of data for AI-driven analysis and long-term compliance.
Certification Path
This course is the final recommended module for the PCCET (Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician) and is the direct prerequisite for the Security Operations Generalist and Cortex XDR/XSOAR Professional certifications.
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