Introduction

In today’s evolving threat landscape, cybersecurity teams are overwhelmed with alerts and repetitive manual tasks. To combat sophisticated attacks at scale, organizations are turning to Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR). Training Course on Incident Response Automation and Orchestration (SOAR) equips IT and cybersecurity professionals with the critical skills and tools to automate threat detection, streamline response workflows, and enhance operational efficiency across security operations centers (SOCs).

This hands-on training combines real-world case studies, practical labs, and AI-driven automation techniques to build deep technical expertise in integrating SIEMs, threat intelligence platforms, playbooks, and response workflows. Participants will learn how to build, customize, and operationalize SOAR platforms like Splunk SOAR, Palo Alto Cortex XSOAR, and IBM Resilient. From alert triage to incident containment, this course delivers the future of automated incident response.

Programme Curriculum

Training Course on Incident Response Automation and Orchestration

Introduction

Course Objectives

Understand SOAR architecture, capabilities, and core components.
Design and deploy custom automated playbooks for incident response.
Integrate SOAR with SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms.
Implement AI-driven alert triage and contextual enrichment.
Build end-to-end workflows for phishing, malware, and insider threats.
Conduct root cause analysis and post-incident reporting using SOAR.
Apply machine learning to detect anomalies and reduce false positives.
Ensure compliance and audit readiness with automated evidence collection.
Operationalize threat intelligence feeds within automated workflows.
Troubleshoot and optimize SOAR integrations for scalability.
Automate response to ransomware, DDoS, and privilege escalation attacks.
Evaluate ROI and KPIs of SOAR implementation.
Develop strategic blueprints for enterprise-wide SOAR adoption.

Target Audiences

SOC Analysts (Tier 1, 2, and 3)
Cybersecurity Engineers
Incident Response Managers
Security Architects
Threat Intelligence Analysts
Compliance and Risk Officers
DevSecOps Teams
IT Operations Leaders

Course Duration: 5 days

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to SOAR and Its Strategic Value

What is SOAR? Architecture and ecosystem
Market landscape: SOAR vs SIEM vs SIEM-SOAR fusion
Key benefits: Speed, scale, and consistency
Core components: Automation engine, orchestration, case management
Risk reduction and ROI metrics
Case Study: Automating phishing triage in a Fortune 500 company

Module 2: Designing and Implementing SOAR Playbooks

Introduction to playbook logic and automation paths
Visual builders vs script-based automation
Common use cases: Phishing, malware, insider threats
Input/output configurations and triggers
Best practices in modular design
Case Study: Custom malware containment playbook at a national bank

Module 3: Integration with SIEM, EDR & Threat Intelligence

Ingesting data from Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike, etc.
Connecting threat feeds (AlienVault, MISP, Anomali)
Normalization, correlation, and data enrichment
Automating IOC lookups and enrichment
Troubleshooting integration failures
Case Study: Unified response system integrating SOAR and SIEM at a healthcare provider

Module 4: Alert Triage, Enrichment & Prioritization

Event deduplication and clustering techniques
Natural Language Processing (NLP) in alert analysis
Contextual threat scoring models
Auto-prioritization based on severity and asset value
Reducing analyst fatigue and false positives
Case Study: NLP-enhanced triage workflow for financial fraud detection

Module 5: Threat Containment and Automated Remediation

Trigger-based containment strategies
API-driven remediation actions (block IP, disable accounts, etc.)
Automation vs Human-in-the-Loop decisioning
Integration with ITSM systems for escalation
Post-remediation verification and closure
Case Study: Real-time ransomware containment via XSOAR

Module 6: Compliance Automation and Reporting

Generating automated incident reports
Ensuring evidence chain for legal and audit review
SOAR dashboards for compliance frameworks (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR)
Alert-to-resolution timelines and SLA tracking
Reducing manual documentation burden
Case Study: Automated GDPR reporting using SOAR in a telecom firm

Module 7: Advanced Analytics and AI in SOAR

Behavior analytics and anomaly detection
Machine learning models for response decisioning
Predictive analytics for incident forecasting
Visualizing threat trends with dashboards
AI-based prioritization and threat mapping
Case Study: Using AI to predict insider threat attacks in a tech company

Module 8: Enterprise-Level SOAR Deployment and Scalability

Multi-tenant architecture considerations
Role-based access controls and policy enforcement
Managing cross-department workflows
Scaling SOAR across global SOCs
Measuring success: KPIs, ROI, and continuous optimization
Case Study: Global SOAR deployment at a multinational conglomerate

Training Methodology

Live Instructor-Led Sessions
Hands-on Labs using Real SOAR Platforms
Interactive Playbook Building Workshops
Scenario-Based Learning with Case Studies
Group Activities and Role-Based Simulations
Post-Training Assessment and Certification Exam

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

SOAR tools automated IR workflows

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000