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🛡️ Defensive Security Operations Unit

SOC Analyst · Detection Engineering · Incident Response

₹4,999 one-time

What You'll Build:

  • 15+ Custom Sigma/YARA detection rules
  • 5+ Professional incident investigation reports
  • Live Wazuh/Splunk SIEM dashboard
  • Recruiter-visible GitHub portfolio
  • Daily operation logs and proof posts
Take Free Skill-Check Zero Risk: No payment before the skill check. If you pass, you pay and join immediately.

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📅 DSOU Curriculum

Week 1: Foundation
Day 1: Kali Linux VM Setup · Day 2: Network Scanning with Nmap · Day 3: First Nmap Output Analysis · Day 4: Wireshark Basics · Day 5: OSINT Reconnaissance · Day 6: Log Analysis Fundamentals · Day 7: Weekly Assessment
Week 2: SIEM & Logs
Day 1: Wazuh Installation · Day 2: Splunk Basics · Day 3: Log Ingestion & Parsing · Day 4: Dashboard Creation · Day 5: Alert Tuning · Day 6: ELK Stack Overview · Day 7: Mini SOC Simulation
Week 3: Detection Engineering
Day 1: Sigma Rules Introduction · Day 2: Writing First Sigma Rule · Day 3: YARA Rules Basics · Day 4: Brute Force Detection Logic · Day 5: Phishing Detection Patterns · Day 6: Rule Testing & Validation · Day 7: Rule Repository
Week 4: Incident Response
Day 1: IR Framework Overview · Day 2: Windows Forensics · Day 3: Linux Forensics · Day 4: Memory Analysis · Day 5: Timeline Building · Day 6: Report Writing · Day 7: Mock IR Drill
Week 5: Automation & Tooling
Day 1: Python for SOC · Day 2: Automated Log Parsers · Day 3: SSH Honeypot · Day 4: DNS Miner · Day 5: FIM Tool · Day 6: Integration Scripts · Day 7: Tool Showcase
Week 6: Portfolio & Placement
Day 1: GitHub Portfolio Polish · Day 2: LinkedIn Optimization · Day 3: Mock Interviews · Day 4: Resume Refinement · Day 5: Placement Referrals · Day 6: Final Assessment · Day 7: Graduation & Network Access

⚔️ Special Security Operations Unit

Penetration Testing · VAPT · Red Teaming

₹7,999 one-time

What You'll Build:

  • 10+ Professional VAPT reports
  • Custom exploit scripts & payloads
  • Red Team engagement portfolio
  • Web App & Network pentest proof
  • Active directory attack simulations
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📅 SSOU Curriculum

Week 1: Offensive Foundations
Day 1: Kali Linux Mastery · Day 2: Reconnaissance Techniques · Day 3: Nmap Advanced · Day 4: Enumeration · Day 5: Vulnerability Scanning · Day 6: Exploit Basics · Day 7: Weekly CTF
Week 2: Web App Pentesting
Day 1: OWASP Top 10 · Day 2: SQL Injection · Day 3: XSS & CSRF · Day 4: JWT Attacks · Day 5: Auth Bypass Techniques · Day 6: API Security · Day 7: Web App VAPT Report
Week 3: Network Pentesting
Day 1: Internal Network Recon · Day 2: LLMNR Poisoning · Day 3: SMB Exploitation · Day 4: Lateral Movement · Day 5: Privilege Escalation · Day 6: Persistence · Day 7: Network VAPT Report
Week 4: Active Directory Attacks
Day 1: AD Enumeration · Day 2: Kerberoasting · Day 3: AS-REP Roasting · Day 4: BloodHound · Day 5: Golden Ticket · Day 6: DCSync · Day 7: AD Attack Simulation
Week 5: Red Team Ops
Day 1: C2 Frameworks · Day 2: Evasion Techniques · Day 3: Social Engineering · Day 4: Physical Pentesting · Day 5: Cloud Attacks · Day 6: Purple Teaming · Day 7: Full Engagement Simulation
Week 6: Reporting & Placement
Day 1: Professional Report Writing · Day 2: Executive Summaries · Day 3: GitHub Portfolio · Day 4: LinkedIn Branding · Day 5: Mock Interviews · Day 6: Final Assessment · Day 7: Graduation

📋 Governance Command (GCOM)

Policy Writing · ISO 27001 · DPDP Act · Compliance Frameworks

Focus Areas:

  • ISO 27001 ISMS implementation
  • DPDP Act 2023 compliance
  • Security policy drafting
  • Risk assessment frameworks
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OWASP-aligned testing with detailed remediation guides.

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Internal & external network security assessment.

Cloud Security Review

AWS/Azure/GCP configuration & IAM audit.

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Compete. Prove. Get Noticed.

A regular Capture The Flag event where operators and community members compete for recognition and prizes.

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[+] Target acquired: 192.168.56.102
[+] Exploiting... SUCCESS
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Join our Talent Network and get matched with enterprise gigs. Earn 70% commission on projects.

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Career Entry Program for aspiring operators. Four specialized internship roles available.

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🎯 Internship Roles

🔍 Detection Engineering Intern

Write and test Sigma/YARA rules. Work with real log datasets.

🧪 Lab Scenario Builder

Design attack simulations and CTF challenges for the community.

📡 Threat Intel Researcher

Track APT groups, build threat profiles, publish intelligence.

🖥️ SOC Ops Screener

Triaging alerts, tuning SIEM, and refining detection pipelines.

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Meet the Team

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Ritik Shrivas

Founder & CEO

Building India's proof-driven cyber defence lab. Execution over certificates.

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Vaibhav Kant Nagpure

COO

Operations & strategy. Ensuring every operator ships real proof.

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Aabhansh Gupta

CTO

Technical architecture & lab infrastructure. Building the SOC simulation engine.

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Srushti Dasare

CGO

Growth & community. Scaling the operator network across India.

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Krish Shrivas

Operations Director

Enterprise Service Delivery and Project Management.

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Lavanya Agre

Lead Intel Analyst

Threat intelligence & detection research. Curating real-world scenarios.

Threat Intel Hub

Latest Intel

Technical

Writing Your First Sigma Rule

March 2026

Step-by-step guide to creating detection rules that work in production SIEM environments.

Threat Brief

Ransomware Trends in India 2026

February 2026

Analysis of top ransomware families targeting Indian businesses and early detection methods.

Career

Get a SOC Job Without Certifications

January 2026

Recruiters care about proof, not paper. Build a portfolio that gets you hired.

Technical

Build an SSH Honeypot in Python

December 2025

Trap attackers and analyze their behavior with a custom honeypot you can deploy today.

Threat Brief

DPDP Act 2023 for SOC Teams

November 2025

Compliance implications and how to align detection with privacy requirements.

Career

45 Days to a SOC Role – Real Stories

October 2025

Three operators share their journey through DSOU program and how they landed their roles.

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FAQ

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Do I need prior cybersecurity experience?
No. Our skill-check assesses your current level and places you appropriately. Complete beginners start with foundational tasks. Basic computer literacy and a willingness to learn are essential.
What is your refund policy?
If you complete the skill-check, enroll, and find within the first 7 days that the program isn't for you, we offer a full refund — no questions asked. After 7 days, refunds are not provided as you've already shipped real work.
Do you guarantee a job?
No. We never make fake job guarantees. What we guarantee: you will build a recruiter-visible GitHub portfolio, get placement referrals, and receive interview preparation. Your job outcome depends on your effort and skill.
Why is the fee so low compared to other institutes?
We're not a profit-maximizing institute. We're operators building India's cyber workforce. Our model is lean — no expensive ads, no fake promises. We invest in labs and mentors, not marketing.
How much time commitment is needed?
Plan for 2-3 hours daily over 45 days. The program is intensive because it's real work. Daily tasks, weekly assessments, and portfolio building require consistent effort.
What exactly is the skill-check process?
A free 20-minute readiness assessment that evaluates your current cybersecurity knowledge. It helps us place you at the right starting point. If you pass, you can enroll immediately. If not, we'll tell you what to study first.
Will I have access to mentors?
Yes. Every operator gets access to our mentor network through daily standups, weekly reviews, and the WhatsApp community. Mentors are working professionals who've shipped real detection rules and VAPT reports.
What placement support do you provide?
We provide direct referrals to our hiring partners, LinkedIn profile optimization, resume reviews, mock interviews, and ongoing access to our job board. Over 50 operators have been placed through our network.
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