CDA Certification
Cyber Defense Analyst
Begin your cybersecurity defense career with comprehensive SOC analyst training. Master threat detection, incident response, and security monitoring fundamentals.
6 Hours
Exam Duration
3 Attempts
Exam Attempts
120
Questions
75%
Passing Score
Defensive Skills You'll Master
Security Monitoring
- • SIEM operation and log analysis
- • Real-time threat detection
- • Network traffic monitoring
- • Alert triage and escalation
Incident Response
- • Incident classification and prioritization
- • Initial response procedures
- • Evidence collection and preservation
- • Communication and escalation
Threat Analysis
- • Malware analysis fundamentals
- • IOC identification and tracking
- • Threat intelligence integration
- • Attack pattern recognition
Security Analytics
- • Log correlation and analysis
- • Baseline establishment
- • Anomaly detection techniques
- • Risk assessment and scoring
SOC Analyst Training Modules
1 Security Operations Center Fundamentals
12 hours- • SOC roles, responsibilities, and workflows
- • Security frameworks and compliance requirements
- • Incident response lifecycle and procedures
- • Communication protocols and escalation paths
2 SIEM and Log Analysis
15 hours- • SIEM platform operation and configuration
- • Log collection, parsing, and normalization
- • Query writing and correlation rule development
- • Dashboard creation and alert management
3 Network Security Monitoring
10 hours- • Network protocol analysis and packet inspection
- • IDS/IPS management and tuning
- • Network flow analysis and anomaly detection
- • DNS and web traffic monitoring
4 Threat Intelligence & Incident Handling
8 hours- • Threat intelligence sources and integration
- • IOC identification and threat hunting basics
- • Incident documentation and reporting
- • Post-incident analysis and lessons learned
SOC Simulation Labs
Virtual SOC Environment
- 24/7 access to realistic SOC environment
- Enterprise SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar)
- Real network traffic and security events
- Multi-tier enterprise network topology
Practical Exercises
- 20+ guided SOC analyst scenarios
- Live incident response simulations
- Real-world malware analysis exercises
- Blue team vs red team competitions
Industry-Standard SOC Tools
Splunk
IBM QRadar
ArcSight
Elastic Stack
Wireshark
Suricata
Zeek/Bro
Snort
TheHive
MISP
Cortex
Phantom
Wazuh
OSSIM
Security Onion
Graylog
CDA Exam Details
Comprehensive Duration
6 hours to complete the assessment
Practical Questions
120 scenario-based and technical questions
Multiple Attempts
3 exam attempts with detailed feedback
Professional Standard
75% minimum score for certification
Access Period
90 days complete access to materials
Industry Certification
Recognized digital certificate for SOC analysts
$399
Entry-level certification
Complete SOC analyst training
Virtual SOC lab access
3 exam attempts
Industry certification
Expert instructor support
90 days validity
30-Day Money Back Guarantee
Start your SOC career with confidence!
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
Basic command line experience
Understanding of Windows and Linux systems
Career Opportunities
SOC Analyst Level 1
Security Operations Specialist
Incident Response Analyst
Threat Detection Specialist
Starting Salary Range
$50,000 - $75,000
Entry to mid-level positions