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EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
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CSA EC-Council Certifications License: Complete Roadmap
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Phase 1: SOC Fundamentals and Threat LandscapeYou are here
Master SOC tiers, workflow, KPIs, cyber threats, TTPs, IoCs, MITRE ATT&CK, and Cyber Kill Chain.
Phase 2: Log Management and SIEM
Study Windows event IDs, syslog, centralized logging, SIEM deployment, and correlation rules.
Phase 3: Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
Practice TIP integration, threat hunting, IR phases, playbooks, and EDR/XDR workflows.
Phase 4: Forensics, Cloud SOC, and Mock Exams
Complete with malware analysis, AWS/Azure/GCP SOC tooling, and full-length practice tests.
Can You Take the CSA Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Understanding of networking fundamentals and TCP/IP
- •Familiarity with security monitoring tools and log analysis
- •Self-study candidates may need to submit eligibility application
CSA Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
2-3 months for candidates with foundational network security knowledge
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
EC-Council retake policy applies. 14-day wait applies before attempts 3-5.
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100 Practice Questions
SOC analyst scenarios mapped to CSA v2 exam blueprint and real-world SOC operations.
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Improve SIEM, threat intel, and incident response weak areas with AI explanations.
2026 Updated
Aligned with CSA v2 blueprint covering cloud SOC, EDR/XDR, and AI-assisted SIEM rules.
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What You'll Study
13 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction: Current Exam Facts and Blueprint
1 sections
Chapter 1: Security Operations and Management Fundamentals
3 sections
Chapter 2: Cyber Threat Vectors, TTPs, and Attack Techniques
3 sections
Chapter 3: Threat Frameworks, Methodologies, and Indicators
3 sections
Chapter 4: Log Management, Formats, and Centralized Architecture
4 sections
Chapter 5: SIEM Architecture, Deployment, and Use Case Engineering
3 sections
Chapter 6: SIEM Alert Triage, Detection Scenarios, and SOC Operations
4 sections
Chapter 7: Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) and Threat-Informed Defense
3 sections
Chapter 8: Threat Hunting Methodologies and Proactive Detection
3 sections
Chapter 9: Incident Response Lifecycle, Governance, and Handling Procedures
3 sections
Chapter 10: Incident Response Playbooks and SOC Automation
3 sections
Chapter 11: Digital Forensics and Evidence Handling for SOC Analysts
3 sections
Chapter 12: Cloud SOC Architectures and Monitoring
3 sections
CSA Exam Details
EC-Council Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
Administered by EC-Council
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official EC-Council content outline
SOC fundamentals, workflow, people/process/technology, SOC models, maturity, and KPIs.
Network/host/application TTPs, social engineering, IoCs, MITRE ATT&CK, and Cyber Kill Chain.
Windows/Linux/Mac logs, firewall, web server, database, email logs, and centralized logging.
SIEM architecture, deployment, use case management, correlation rules, alert triage, and SOC reports.
Threat intelligence types, sources, TIPs, threat-intel-driven SOC, threat hunting with PowerShell and YARA.
IR phases, network/application/email/insider/malware response, SOC playbooks, and EDR/XDR.
Forensic investigation, network/email/insider incident investigation, static and dynamic malware analysis.
Azure SOC with Sentinel, AWS SOC with Security Hub, GCP SOC with Chronicle and Security Command Center.
What's Included
13 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the CSA?
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