Course Overview
A Security Operations Center (SOC) is the backbone of enterprise cybersecurity, responsible for detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber threats. Effective SOC management requires leadership skills, operational frameworks, and the ability to integrate people, processes, and technologies.
This Security Operations Center (SOC) Management Training Course prepares participants to lead SOC teams, implement best practices, and optimize performance. It covers threat monitoring, incident response coordination, SOC maturity models, and strategic alignment with business objectives.
Through case studies, SOC simulations, and practical workshops, participants will gain the expertise to manage SOC operations and drive enterprise resilience.
Course Benefits
Strengthen SOC leadership and governance.
Improve detection and incident response processes.
Align SOC operations with enterprise objectives.
Enhance SOC maturity and performance.
Build long-term resilience in cyber defense.
Course Objectives
Explore the functions and structures of modern SOCs.
Apply best practices in SOC management.
Implement monitoring and incident response workflows.
Assess SOC maturity and optimize performance.
Align SOC with compliance and governance frameworks.
Build collaboration between SOC, IT, and executive leadership.
Develop roadmaps for future SOC capabilities.
Training Methodology
The course combines expert-led lectures, SOC case studies, group workshops, and SOC operations simulations tailored to real-world enterprise challenges.
Target Audience
SOC managers and team leads.
Incident response coordinators.
Cybersecurity operations professionals.
Executives overseeing enterprise security.
Target Competencies
SOC leadership and governance.
Threat detection and response management.
SOC maturity and performance optimization.
Strategic alignment with enterprise goals.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to SOCs and Their Role
Functions of SOCs in enterprise cybersecurity.
SOC structures: in-house, outsourced, hybrid.
Key roles and responsibilities in SOC teams.
Case studies of SOC successes and failures.
Unit 2: Threat Monitoring and Detection
Monitoring tools and technologies (SIEM, SOAR).
Threat intelligence integration.
Detecting advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Lab: configuring monitoring dashboards.
Unit 3: Incident Response Coordination
SOC’s role in incident response lifecycle.
Communication between SOC, IT, and executives.
Coordinating with regulatory and compliance teams.
Tabletop simulation: SOC-driven incident response.
Unit 4: SOC Maturity Models and Optimization
Assessing SOC maturity and capability levels.
Metrics and KPIs for SOC performance.
Process optimization and automation.
Workshop: SOC maturity assessment.
Unit 5: Future of SOC Management
Emerging SOC challenges: AI, cloud, IoT, and OT.
Building resilient SOC strategies.
Roadmap for SOC transformation and growth.
Long-term sustainability in SOC leadership.
Ready to lead your SOC to the next level?
Join the Security Operations Center (SOC) Management Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to strengthen cyber defense and operational resilience.
The Security Operations Center (SOC) Management Training Courses in Barcelona provide professionals with the expertise and leadership skills required to establish, operate, and optimize a modern SOC environment. Designed for cybersecurity managers, analysts, IT directors, and incident response leaders, these programs focus on enhancing threat detection, response coordination, and operational efficiency across complex digital infrastructures.
Participants gain a deep understanding of SOC management and operations, exploring best practices for structuring SOC teams, implementing advanced monitoring technologies, and managing security information and event management (SIEM) platforms. The courses cover key areas such as incident triage, escalation procedures, threat intelligence integration, and automation in security workflows. Through hands-on labs and real-world simulations, participants learn to identify and mitigate security incidents efficiently, ensuring effective 24/7 defense operations.
These SOC and cybersecurity operations training programs in Barcelona combine strategic management with technical excellence. The curriculum emphasizes metrics for SOC performance, risk-based prioritization, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance detection capabilities. Participants also explore global compliance standards, cybersecurity frameworks such as NIST and ISO 27001, and the importance of aligning SOC strategies with organizational governance and regulatory obligations.
Attending these training courses in Barcelona offers professionals access to an innovative learning environment within one of Europe’s most advanced technology and cybersecurity hubs. The city’s vibrant digital ecosystem provides an ideal setting for exploring the future of SOC management and collaboration with global experts. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to design and lead high-performing Security Operations Centers—enhancing threat visibility, accelerating incident response, and ensuring robust, proactive protection for their organizations in an ever-evolving cyber threat landscape.