SOC Playbooks

SOC Playbooks is a tactical field manual for security operations professionals who live in the trenches of cyber defense. Instead of rigid checklists or compliance-driven documentation, this book offers a dynamic framework for real-world decision-making under pressure.

Each playbook in this 244-page collection walks through the core phases of incident response , from detection and triage to containment, eradication, and recovery , across dozens of realistic attack scenarios such as phishing, ransomware, data breaches, and unauthorized access.

The writing blends technical precision with battlefield clarity. It’s not just about what buttons to click , it’s about how to think like a senior analyst, anticipate attacker behavior, and lead effective containment actions when every second counts.

This is not an academic guide; it’s a mission-ready playbook collection, built from the lessons of real incident response.

Who This Book Is For

• SOC Analysts & Incident Responders : who want to evolve from alert triage to confident threat hunting and crisis management.
• Blue Teamers & Threat Hunters : seeking repeatable yet flexible frameworks for handling complex attacks.
• Security Engineers & Detection Specialists : who build SIEM use cases or EDR playbooks.
• CISOs, SOC Managers & Team Leads : who need structured escalation and response procedures for operational resilience.
• Cybersecurity Students & Researchers : who want to understand how professional responders think, act, and document investigations.

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Chaos of the Modern SOC

What This Book Will Do for You

Critical Incidents

Activate Crisis Management Structure

Establish 24/7 Operational Rhythm

Manage Operational Logistics

Communication and Reporting Plan

Active Scanning

Scope and Objectives

Detection, Analysis & Containment

Account Compromise

Preparation

Detection & Triage

Eradication and Recovery

Data Loss / Breach Response

Malware Response

Phishing Response

Ransomware & Extortion

Unauthorized VPN/VDI Access

Network Sniffing & Credential Theft

Insider Threat and USB Exfiltration

Web Session Cookie Theft (T1539)

Container and Cloud Compromise Response

Website Defacement & Data Breach Notification

Why It’s Useful

• Decision-Oriented, Not Checklist-Oriented: Built for dynamic SOC environments where judgment matters more than procedure.
• Battle-Tested: Written from real-world incidents, it guides analysts through chaos with clarity and structure.
• MITRE ATT&CK-Aligned: Uses consistent terminology and attack mapping that integrates easily into SIEM/SOAR workflows.
• Scalable: Useful for solo analysts in small teams and enterprise-grade SOCs alike.
• Bridges Skill Gaps: Transforms junior responders into confident investigators capable of leading incident response phases.

In short : it’s the book you want open when the next major alert hits.

Format: PDF

Pages: 245

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