# SOC Essentials: Roles & Workflows

> Understand the Security Operations Center (SOC). Explore the People, Process, and Technology triad, Tier 1/2/3 roles, and the daily workflow of a SOC team.

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Last updated: 2026-07-05

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| Level | Intermediate |
| Category | Cybersecurity |
| Lessons | 4 |
| Estimated time | 30 min |
| XP | 200 |

Dive into the nerve center of cybersecurity. This module breaks down the structure, roles, and daily workflows of a modern Security Operations Center (SOC).

You will learn the difference between Tier 1, 2, and 3 analysts, understand the People, Process, and Technology triad, and explore operational models like Follow-the-Sun. By the end of this module, you will understand how a SOC functions as the defensive heartbeat of an organization and how alerts flow through the team.

## Lessons

1. SOC Purpose & Why Organizations Need One (30 min)
2. SOC Tiers Explained (30 min)
3. A Day in the Life of a SOC Analyst (30 min)
4. SOC Team Workflow & Shift Structure (30 min)

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