SNS M551 Building and Leading Security Operations Centers - GIAC Security Operations Manager GSOC
 
Course Description
This course equips security leaders with the strategic and operational skills required to design build and lead effective Security Operations Centers. The curriculum emphasizes the integration of people process and technology to create scalable operations that improve detection response and organizational resilience.
 
What You Will Learn
Define a clear SOC charter supported by measurable performance metrics
Integrate threat intelligence hunting and automation workflows into daily operations
Design processes that improve analyst retention and reduce operational burnout
Communicate SOC value performance and risk reduction to executive leadership
Develop SOC process playbooks key performance indicators and reporting models
Align SOC capabilities to recognized maturity models and operational benchmarks
Plan staffing models shift coverage and onboarding programs
Integrate SOAR and XDR technologies to improve efficiency and response outcomes
 
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for SOC managers security leaders CISOs IT directors incident response leaders and senior practitioners responsible for building operating or modernizing security operations centers.
 
Hands On Training Experience
Learners design a comprehensive SOC blueprint that includes architecture staffing models and tool integration. Exercises evaluate SOC performance against defined objectives reinforcing leadership decision making and operational planning skills.
 
Course Outcomes
Design and operate a SOC aligned with business and risk priorities
Improve operational efficiency analyst effectiveness and team sustainability
Integrate advanced detection response and automation capabilities
Demonstrate SOC value through metrics reporting and executive communication