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SOC Playbook Template: Steps, Queries and Thresholds

Copy this SOC playbook template: triggers, steps, SPL/KQL/Lucene queries and branch thresholds for one alert type, with two filled-in examples.

Nicole DobrovolskyySep 7, 202622 min read

Windows Security event log entries displayed in a SIEM console, showing event IDs for authentication and process activity
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Windows Event IDs & Codes Cheat Sheet: The 31 That Matter

The 31 Windows event IDs and codes SOC analysts triage most: logon, Kerberos, process, services, Sysmon, log clearing, plus detection pages for 12 of them.

Astrid LindqvistMay 14, 202617 min read

Network traffic analysis dashboard showing TCP and UDP port connections, firewall logs, and protocol distribution for SOC triage
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Common Port Numbers Cheat Sheet: 42 Ports for SOC Triage

The 42 TCP/UDP port numbers SOC analysts read in firewall logs and SIEM alerts, what each one means in triage, and a printable cheat sheet image to save.

Astrid LindqvistMay 11, 202621 min read

Wax-sealed envelope beside a magnifying glass on a dark surface with a glowing phishing hook and orange code overlay in the background
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How to Analyze a Phishing Email: SOC Walkthrough

A step-by-step SOC workflow to analyze a phishing email: safe handling, header forensics, URL and attachment triage, and a documented verdict.

Astrid LindqvistMay 5, 202617 min read

Close-up of a dark SIEM dashboard on a widescreen monitor, rows of alerts highlighted in orange, gloved hands at the keyboard
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Alert Triage: Real Threats vs False Positives

Alert triage is the core SOC skill. Learn the framework analysts use to assess severity, confirm IOCs, and separate real threats from false positives.

Astrid LindqvistApr 29, 202613 min read

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SOC Analyst Interview Questions: 30 With Answers

SOC analyst interview questions decoded: what interviewers test, sample answers, and log examples to study before your first security ops interview.

Astrid LindqvistApr 23, 202619 min read

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What Does a SOC Analyst Do? The Role, Explained by Tier

What does a SOC analyst do? A tier-by-tier breakdown of the role, a realistic daily shift, tools, skills, and common myths, for career switchers.

Astrid LindqvistMar 31, 202617 min read