Episode 37 — Master the incident response cycle and where SOC operations plug in
This episode teaches the incident response cycle as an end-to-end workflow that the SOC supports at every stage, which GSOM tests by asking where specific actions belong and what the correct sequence should be when the situation evolves. You will define the major phases—preparation, detection and analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned—and connect each phase to SOC responsibilities such as alert triage, evidence collection, timeline building, coordination with IT owners, and verification that controls are restored safely. We will use scenarios to show how phase boundaries blur in real life, such as when containment must begin before full scope is known, and how to make defensible decisions that balance speed with evidence integrity. Exam-focused troubleshooting includes premature eradication that destroys artifacts, recovery steps taken without verification that persistence is removed, and communication failures that cause duplicated work or business disruption. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
