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Next cohort: March 23, 2026

5 Weeks + 1 Day, 101% money-back guarantee.

SplunkIBM QRadarCrowdStrike FalconWiresharkPythonGenAI

The Difference

Security Operations CenterA Real Cyber Battlefield

A soldier certification doesn’t turn you into a Navy SEAL. A Security+ certification won’t make you a cybersecurity analyst. CYDEO’s Security Operations Center is an enterprise-level SOC with enterprise-level tools. Cyber incidents come in all day, from all around the world. You work real SOC shifts with a SOC lead. You do exactly what you’d do on day one of a SOC analyst job.

The Tools

Enterprise-Grade Tools. Not Simulated Environments.

You'll train on the same platforms SOC teams use at Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and managed security providers.

Splunk

The #1 SIEM worldwide. ~47% market share.

Appears in more SOC job postings than any other tool. You’ll write SPL queries, build dashboards, investigate security events, and correlate logs — exactly what you’ll do on Day 1 of a SOC role.

IBM QRadar

The enterprise SIEM standard.

Deployed in thousands of government, financial, and healthcare SOCs. You’ll configure offenses, analyze network flows, investigate threats, and understand log source management.

CrowdStrike Falcon

The leading endpoint detection and response (EDR) platform.

#1–2 in global EDR market share. You’ll detect threats at the endpoint, investigate alerts, and understand how modern EDR integrates with SOC workflows.

Wireshark

Packet-level network forensics.

When the SIEM flags something suspicious, Wireshark shows you exactly what happened on the wire. You’ll capture and analyze network traffic, validate threats, and build incident timelines.

Python

The automation language of cybersecurity.

Automate repetitive SOC tasks, parse logs, enrich threat intelligence, and build scripts that make you 10× more efficient than analysts who work manually.

Generative AI for SOC

AI

The skill most training programs don’t teach yet.

64% of cybersecurity job postings in 2026 require AI/ML/automation skills. You’ll use AI for automated incident response, threat analysis, and SOC workflow acceleration — the skills that separate modern analysts from legacy ones.

Every major SIEM vendor — Splunk, Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto — now ships with AI-powered features. Analysts who understand how to work alongside AI will define the next generation of SOC operations.

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Who This Is For

This Program Was Built for You If...

The Recent Graduate

You finished your degree in cybersecurity, IT, or a related field. You understand the theory. But every job posting wants hands-on experience with tools you’ve never touched. You need real SOC tool proficiency to stand out from other graduates.

The Certified Professional Breaking Into Cybersecurity

You have Security+, CySA+, or other cybersecurity certifications. You understand the concepts. But certifications alone aren’t getting you past the interview. Employers want to see that you can operate the tools, not just pass an exam about them.

The Network Engineer Pivoting to Cybersecurity

You’re a network engineer, sysadmin, or IT professional with real infrastructure experience. You already understand how networks work. You want to move into cybersecurity because the demand is growing and the work interests you — you just need a structured way to gain SOC-specific skills.

The Junior SOC Analyst Building Confidence

You’re already in a SOC role but feel like you’re still learning on the fly. Maybe you only know one SIEM platform, or you haven’t had formal training on the tools you use daily. You want to sharpen your skills and feel confident handling incidents independently.

Completely new to IT and cybersecurity? This program assumes foundational knowledge (CompTIA Security+ level or equivalent experience). If you're starting from scratch, our Cybersecurity Analyst program builds from the fundamentals and includes full career support.

The Path

5 Weeks to SOC-Ready.

100% Live, Instructor-Led
~15 hours/week
5 weeks

Format: 100% live, instructor-led sessions. ~15 hours per week for 5 weeks. Designed for working professionals. All lab environments are cloud-based — nothing to install.

Week 115 hours

SOC Fundamentals, Linux & Splunk

Introduction to SOC operations and daily analyst responsibilities. Linux fundamentals for security operations. Hands-on training with Splunk Enterprise, including SPL queries, correlation searches, dashboard creation, and security event investigation.

Week 215 hours

IBM QRadar, JIRA & SOC Shift Operations

Enterprise SIEM training with IBM QRadar. Offense analysis, web security monitoring, alert triage, and escalation procedures. Ticket management and workflow practices using Jira. Realistic SOC shift simulations aligned with industry standards.

Week 3a11 hours

Phishing Analysis & CrowdStrike Falcon EDR

Practical phishing email analysis, including header analysis, malicious URL investigation, and attachment inspection. Endpoint detection and response with CrowdStrike Falcon: threat detection, process tree analysis, network activity review, and incident response fundamentals.

Week 3b4 hours

Market Preparation & Industry Mentorship

Market preparation covering LinkedIn optimization, professional CV development, recruiter engagement strategies, job application processes, and interview techniques tailored for SOC roles. A live experience-sharing session with an industry mentor, providing real-world insights into hiring processes, workplace expectations, and cybersecurity career progression.

Week 417 hours

CrowdStrike-Based SOC Operations, Wireshark, Nessus & Interview Preparation

SOC shift simulations using CrowdStrike Falcon. Packet-level network analysis with Wireshark. Vulnerability assessment fundamentals with Nessus. Structured interview preparation including realistic mock interview questions about the daily activities in SOC.

Week 518 hoursAI MODULE

AI Module — Python Automation & Generative AI for SOC

Python-based automation for log parsing, threat intelligence enrichment, and SOC workflow optimization. Practical applications of Generative AI for incident response support, threat analysis, and investigation acceleration in modern SOC environments.

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Graduate Stories

They started where you are.

Stay-at-home parents. Restaurant workers. Military veterans. Immigrants. They all had zero tech experience. Here's what happened next.

Tifa

Tifa

Stay-at-home mom

Test Automation Engineer

“My daughter started asking where the money comes from. Now she sees her mom working in tech.”

Read her story
Yvette

Yvette

2 AM shifts, no work-life balance

Cybersecurity Analyst

“Everyone had their doubts. A friend called it a scam. I proved them wrong through hard work. Now I protect data from home with a cup of coffee.”

Read her story
Lilia

Lilia

Delivery driver

QA Engineer

“From delivering packages to writing test automation. I didn’t think this was possible for someone like me.”

Read her story
Tariq

Tariq

Personal trainer

Automation Engineer

“As a trainer, I could only count reps. Now I build test frameworks. It showed me how much potential I really have within myself.”

Read his story
Husna

Husna

Babysitter & odd jobs

QA Engineer

“When I saw my first paycheck, I couldn’t believe it. Nobody in my family thought seven months could change everything. It did.”

Read her story
Bradly

Bradly

Military veteran

Software Quality Assurance

“The discipline from the military helped, but CYDEO gave me the skills. Completely changed my life.”

Read his story
Omar

Omar

Restaurant manager

SDET

“I was tired of standing. Eight months of study taught me what four years of college couldn’t. Three raises in my first year without even asking.”

Read his story
Miriam

Miriam

Nail tech & cab driver

Automation Engineer

“I used to drive passengers to the buildings where I work now. I wasn’t smart, but I had desire. Now I’m making six figures and never missing my daughter’s life.”

Read her story

Where our graduates work

Apple
Amazon
Meta
Verizon
Google
Capital One
IBM
JPMorgan
PwC
Accenture
Charles Schwab
Microsoft
Cisco
Deloitte
Unity
SAP
Oracle
Bank of America
Warner Bros
T-Mobile
Apple
Amazon
Meta
Verizon
Google
Capital One
IBM
JPMorgan
PwC
Accenture
Charles Schwab
Microsoft
Cisco
Deloitte
Unity
SAP
Oracle
Bank of America
Warner Bros
T-Mobile

Tuition & Registration

Invest $1,299. Get SOC-Ready in 5 Weeks. Risk Nothing.

$10–$100/mo

Self-Paced Platforms

(if you actually finish)

3–15% completion rate

$7,000–$9,000

SANS SEC450

~36 hours of instruction

$4,000–$8,000+

Vendor Training

(Splunk + QRadar + CrowdStrike)

1 tool at a time

$1,299

CYDEO SOC Training

81 hours · 6 tools · $16/hr

$1,299

One-time payment. No hidden fees.

That’s $16 per hour of live, instructor-led SOC training.

81 hours of live instruction · 5 weeks · 6 enterprise tools

Enroll Now — $1,299

What's included:

  • 81 hours of 100% live, instructor-led sessions
  • Hands-on labs with Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike Falcon, Wireshark
  • Python automation + Generative AI for SOC
  • Cloud-based lab environments (nothing to install)
  • CYDEO SOC Training Certificate
  • 101% Money-Back Guarantee

The 101% Money-Back Guarantee.

Complete the program. Do the work. Use the tools. If you don't feel it was worth every dollar, we will refund 101% of your tuition — that's $1,312 back on a $1,299 investment. You literally cannot lose money.

No other SOC training program offers this. We do it because we know what this program delivers.

What's not included:

This program does not include job placement, career coaching, or interview preparation. Those services are part of CYDEO's career-change programs. This is skill acquisition — you come in with IT experience, you leave with SOC tool proficiency.

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How This Investment Compares

FeatureSelf-PacedSANSVendor
CYDEO
FormatSelf-paced video6-day live intensive1–5 day workshop
5-week live cohort
Instruction hoursSelf-directed~36 hours8–40 hours per tool
81 hours live
Tools covered1–2SOF-ELK, generic SIEM1 tool only
6 tools
Live instructor
AI/automation moduleLimited
Completion rate3–15%~85%+Varies
85%+
Money-back guarantee
101%
Cost per hour of live instructionN/A~$200/hr$50–$100/hr
$16/hr

Get Your Employer to Pay

Your Company Has $1,299 in Unused Training Budget Right Now

$1,299 falls within the IRS Section 127 limit of $5,250/year in tax-free employer education assistance. 92% of US employers offer training reimbursement. Don't be shy — ask them to pay for it. You'll pay them back by becoming the analyst who can operate Splunk, QRadar, and CrowdStrike Falcon on Day 1.

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