Structured Multi-Week Career Blueprint
Cybersecurity SOC Analyst 16-Week Blueprint
Learn SIEM log analysis in Splunk, packet inspection in Wireshark, threat hunting, and CERT-In compliance protocols.
Target RoleSOC Tier 1 Analyst / Incident Responder
Total Duration16 Weeks
Weekly Effort12 Hours / Week
Target CTC Band₹6.0L – ₹20.0L LPA
Milestone Execution Timeline
Phase 1 • Weeks 1 – 5
Phase 1: Networking & Linux Security Foundations
Understand TCP/IP handshakes, DNS spoofing, Wireshark PCAP analysis, and Linux logs.
Key Milestones:
- Wireshark deep packet analysis of DDoS and SYN floods
- Linux /var/log inspection and auth logs
- Nmap port scanning and banner grabbing
🎯 Deliverable Milestone Project: PCAP Forensic Analysis of a Malware Infiltration.
Phase 2 • Weeks 6 – 11
Phase 2: Splunk SIEM & Threat Triage
Aggregate enterprise logs, write SPL queries, and triage security alerts.
Key Milestones:
- Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL)
- MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping
- Brute-force and privilege escalation alert rules
🎯 Deliverable Milestone Project: Enterprise SOC Detection Ruleset Configuration.
Phase 3 • Weeks 12 – 16
Phase 3: Incident Response & Security+ Prep
Handle containment, eradication, post-incident reporting, and CERT-In compliance.
Key Milestones:
- Incident response lifecycle (NIST SP 800-61)
- CompTIA Security+ mock exam drills
- Writing professional Incident Response Executive Reports
🎯 Deliverable Milestone Project: Ransomware Outbreak Incident Response Playbook.
Job-Readiness Graduation Checklist
Completed 30+ TryHackMe / HackTheBox SOC rooms
Built 5 custom Splunk detection dashboards
Prepared for CompTIA Security+ certification
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Network Support / Sysadmin → SOC Analyst
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