This unit will introduce students to the Security Operations Center Analyst career. Students will learn about Security Operations Centers and tools used in a SOC Analyst job such as Intrusion Detection Systems, Security Information and Event Management systems. Students will explore the National Institute for Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework to build an ePortfolio project going through the 5 steps in the NIST framework.
Lesson Plans for Unit 2: Security Operations Center Analyst | Verizon Innovative Learning
Unit
Unit 2: Security Operations Center Analyst
Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12
Estimated length
13 to 20 class periods
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Objectives
- Explore the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, gaining an understanding of its principles and application in cybersecurity.
- Construct an ePortfolio project by going through the 5 steps of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, applying their knowledge and skills to demonstrate their understanding and proficiency in SOC Analyst tasks.
Learning Outcomes
Author
J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship + Innovation Institute at Arizona State University