SOC Analyst Level 2 Training
BlueCyber's SOC Analyst L2 program advances you to complex threat analysis, deep-dive investigations, playbook development, and proactive threat hunting. Build on L1 fundamentals with 8-12 weeks of advanced hands-on training in real attack scenarios.
Advanced Skills
Master complex investigations and senior analyst responsibilities
Deep-Dive Investigations
Investigate multi-stage attacks, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and persistence mechanisms across endpoints and networks.
Threat Hunting
Proactive hypothesis-driven hunting for hidden threats, IOC pivoting, and adversary behavior tracking using MITRE ATT&CK.
Playbook Development
Build SOC playbooks, standard operating procedures, and escalation workflows for common and emerging threats.
Mentoring & Leadership
Guide L1 analysts, quality-review escalations, and coordinate incident response activities across the SOC team.
Core L2 Skills
Scenario Training
Ransomware Investigation
Full kill chain: initial access via phishing, credential harvesting, lateral movement, privilege escalation, and ransomware deployment. Build timeline and containment plan.
Insider Threat Hunt
Detect data exfiltration by compromised insider. Analyze unusual access patterns, large file transfers, and cloud storage uploads.
APT Campaign Tracking
Track advanced persistent threat across months of log data. Identify C2 beacons, lateral movement tools, and persistence mechanisms.
Career Progression
SOC Analyst L1
Foundation: alert triage, basic investigations
SOC Analyst L2 (You are here)
Advanced investigations, threat hunting, playbook development
Specializations
- Incident Response Lead: Coordinate IR activities
- Detection Engineer: Build detection logic and rules
- Threat Hunter: Proactive adversary tracking
- SOC Team Lead: Manage analysts and operations
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prerequisites for SOC Analyst L2?
You should have completed SOC Analyst L1 (or equivalent experience) and have 6-12 months of SOC analyst work experience. You need strong SIEM query skills, understanding of common attack patterns, and solid incident documentation fundamentals.
How does L2 differ from L1?
L1 focuses on alert triage and basic investigations. L2 dives deeper: complex multi-stage attacks, advanced threat hunting, playbook development, mentoring junior analysts, and coordinating escalations. You'll handle incidents that L1 analysts escalate.
Will I learn threat hunting?
Yes. L2 includes hypothesis-driven threat hunting, building hunt queries, and proactive adversary tracking. You'll learn to go beyond reactive alert response and search for hidden threats in your environment.
What certifications prepare for this course?
BlueCyber SOC Analyst L1, CompTIA CySA+, or real-world SOC experience. If you're already working as a junior SOC analyst and want to advance, this is your path.
Advance Your SOC Career
Master complex threat analysis and deep-dive investigations in 8-12 weeks.