Blue Team Defense: Security Operations & Incident Response

Master SOC operations, detect threats in real time, and respond effectively to cybersecurity incidents and breaches.

What you'll learn

How to configure and operate SIEM systems for effective log aggregation, event correlation, and real-time threat detection.

The full Incident Response lifecycle, including planning, toolkit usage, managing indicators of compromise, and response best practices.

How to leverage SOAR platforms to automate, orchestrate, and accelerate security operations and incident management.

The fundamentals of digital forensics, including evidence collection, analysis, and challenges in cyber investigations.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of networking and operating systems (Windows/Linux).

Familiarity with cybersecurity fundamentals or prior exposure to Blue Team concepts is helpful but not mandatory.

Access to a computer with security tools or virtual labs (e.g., SIEM platforms, forensic tools).

Description

Welcome to "Blue Team – Domain 3: Security Operations & Incident Response," your gateway to mastering the tools, processes, and technologies used by modern cybersecurity operations centers (SOCs).In this course, you'll start with a deep dive into Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. You'll learn how to aggregate, normalize, and analyze logs, correlate events, detect anomalies, and trigger real-time alerts—skills essential for identifying threats and ensuring compliance.You'll then explore the Incident Response (IR) lifecycle, including planning, tooling, and team responsibilities. Discover how IR teams handle cyber events, manage Indicators of Compromise (IOCs), and operate in both enterprise and industrial environments.From there, you'll move into the world of SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response). You’ll understand how automation, runbooks, and machine learning accelerate response times and improve SOC efficiency.Finally, you'll gain a solid foundation in Digital Forensics—learning how to collect, analyze, and preserve digital evidence in a legally sound and methodical manner. You'll examine real-world tools, common challenges, and best practices in forensic investigations. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:Deploy and utilize SIEM tools for log analysis, event correlation, and compliance reporting.Build and manage an effective incident response plan and use IR toolkits in real-world scenarios.Understand the core functions and benefits of SOAR platforms and how they integrate into SOC workflows.Apply digital forensics techniques to identify, collect, and analyze electronic evidence during cyber investigations.Whether you're a Blue Team practitioner, SOC analyst, or cybersecurity student preparing for Certcop or a similar certification, this course equips you with the real-world knowledge needed to respond confidently and efficiently to cyber threats.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Blue team

Lecture 1 Introduction to Blue team

Lecture 2 Blue team Methodology

Section 2: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Lecture 3 Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Section 3: Incident Response Toolkit/Process

Lecture 4 Incident Response Toolkit/Process

Section 4: SOAR – Security Orchestration Automation Response

Lecture 5 SOAR – Security Orchestration Automation Response

Section 5: Digital Forensics

Lecture 6 Digital Forensics

Section 6: Practice Exam, Mock Exam And Flashcards

Lecture 7 Flashcards

Aspiring and current Blue Team professionals aiming to master security operations and incident response techniques.,SOC analysts and cybersecurity operators seeking hands-on experience with SIEM, SOAR, and forensic tools.,IT and security professionals wanting to improve their incident detection and response capabilities.