Skill Path

Network-Based Detection

Skill Path

Network-Based Detection extends the Log Analysis skillset to detecting suspicious events in the context of network communications. This skill path is designed to provide you with a general understanding of Network-Based Detection in the context of a SOC Analyst work role. Upon completing the skill path, you will earn a Credly digital badge that will demonstrate to employers that you’re ready for the job.

Path Releasing Q2 2025
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8

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40

M
Time

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Designed for learners who have no prior work experience in IT or Cybersecurity, but are interested in starting a career in this exciting field.
Experience Level

4900

XP

5

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Earn qualifying credits for certification renewal with completion certificates provided for submission.
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About this Skill Path

Network-Based Detection extends the Log Analysis skillset to detecting suspicious events in the context of network communications. This skill path is designed to provide you with a general understanding of Network-Based Detection in the context of a SOC Analyst work role. Upon completing the skill path, you will earn a Credly digital badge that will demonstrate to employers that you’re ready for the job.

In this skill path, you will learn about the basics of Network-based Detection for SOC Analysts, Network Observables, Web Activity logs, and analyzing one of the most common attacks that a SOC Analyst will encounter - Spearphishing.

Completing this skill path and the associated Assessment will prepare you for pursuing a career as a SOC Analyst. Upon completing this skill path, you are encouraged to enroll in the complete SOC Analyst career path.

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Skills you'll gain

Skill Path Outline

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1

Learn

Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE
COURSE

In this course, you will learn the basics of security monitoring and detection for network traffic.

VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB

In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of network observables. You will practice researching and documenting observables from a suspicious email using the security ticketing system theHive.

VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB

In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of web activity logs. You will then practice identifying meaningful events in web proxy (HTTP/HTTPS) and name server (DNS) logs in the context of a new threat intelligence report.

VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB

In this hands-on lab, you will learn how to analyze spearphishing emails containing malicious links. You will practice analyzing a sample spearphishing email.

VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB
VIRTUAL LAB

In this hands-on lab, you will learn the basics of email analysis with a special focus on malicious attachments. You will practice performing triage analysis of a spearphishing email containing a suspicious attachment.

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Practice

Exercise your problem-solving and creative thinking skills with security-centric puzzles

CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE

In this hands-on challenge, you will practice researching network observables.

CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
Beaucoup Phish
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In this hands-on challenge, you will practice researching log events related to a reported spearphishing attack.

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Prove

Assess your knowledge and skills to identify areas for improvement and measure your growth

ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT

Test your Network-Based Detection knowledge and skills to identify strengths, gaps, and weaknesses.

4

Train Your Team

Cybrary’s expert-led cybersecurity courses help your team remediate skill gaps and get up-to-date on certifications. Utilize Cybrary to stay ahead of emerging threats and provide team members with clarity on how to learn, grow, and advance their careers within your organization.

Instructors

Jennifer Barnabee
Course Manager at Cybrary
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Garret Donaldson
Lab Architect
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Joseph White
Lab Architect
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Get Hands-on Learning

Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

Measure Your Progress

Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

Connect with the Community

Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.

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Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

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Cory

Cybersecurity analyst/

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?

This skill path is part of Cybrary’s complete SOC Analyst career path, and is intended for learners who wish to focus their efforts specifically on Network-Based Detection. This includes current early- to mid- career IT practitioners looking to transition into a cybersecurity role. Experienced defensive security practitioners will also benefit from reviewing core concepts and testing their skills in this path's Challenge and Assessment modules.

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