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Introducing Google Security Operations (SOAR)

This course is part of Security & Compliance on Google Cloud Specialization

Instructor: Google Cloud Training

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

No prior experience required

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain the core concepts and benefits of Google SecOps SOAR.
Configure and set up SOAR to integrate with security tools and data sources.
Build and execute automated response actions and playbooks.
Generate and interpret SOAR reports and dashboards

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Tools you'll learn

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This course is part of the Security & Compliance on Google Cloud Specialization

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course introduces the SOAR component of Google SecOps, guiding learners through setup, response automation, and reporting. With demos, hands-on examples, and quizzes, participants will learn how to simplify investigations and make day-to-day security operations more efficient. The course is designed around short videos, averaging about five minutes each, divided into granular topics to support different learning styles and fit into the time learners have available.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of Google SecOps SOAR, starting with why SOAR matters and the key terminology used across the platform. It also explores the Content Hub, response integrations, environments, and the building blocks of playbooks, preparing learners for more advanced topics in later modules. Lessons are sometimes supported by short demos and the module ends with a short knowledge test to reinforce learning.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 32 minutes

Intro to SOAR: Why SOAR2 minutes
Intro to SOAR; Key terminology3 minutes
Intro to SOAR: Content Hub Response Integrations5 minutes
Intro to SOAR: Content Hub Content Packs and Powerups5 minutes
Intro to SOAR: Environments4 minutes
Intro to SOAR: Playbooks Overview6 minutes
Intro to SOAR: Playbooks Building Blocks8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 14 minutes

Intro to SOAR: Knowledge test14 minutes

This module provides a practical introduction to configuring Google SecOps SOAR for effective operations. Learners will explore ingestion methods such as connectors and webhooks, environment setup, and role-based access controls, while also gaining familiarity with alert grouping, ontology, and default case views. The content combines foundational knowledge with hands-on configuration to prepare learners for real-world SOAR deployments.

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

9 videosTotal 57 minutes

SOAR Ingestion - Alert Ingestion - Connectors9 minutes
SOAR Ingestion - Alert Ingestion - Connectors5 minutes
SOAR Ingestion - Alert Ingestion - Webhooks5 minutes
SOAR Ingestion - Alert Ingestion - Webhooks5 minutes
Environment configuration and setup5 minutes
Roles, Permissions and RBAC6 minutes
Alert Grouping10 minutes
Onthology and Visual Families9 minutes
Default Case and Alert view4 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

Knowledge test16 minutes

This module focuses on building and executing automated responses in Google SecOps SOAR. Learners will gain hands-on experience with playbook construction, actions, placeholders, flows, and blocks, while also exploring case management, workdesk functionality, search capabilities, and the integrated development environment (IDE).

What's included

9 videos1 assignment

This module introduces visualization and reporting capabilities in Google SecOps SOAR. Learners will explore dashboards, standard reports, and advanced reporting features to monitor operations and demonstrate security outcomes.

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3 videos1 assignment

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