Tier 3 is the highest technical level within a SOC. You operate completely autonomously, formulate your own threat-hunting hypotheses, and serve as the final point of escalation for organization-wide security incidents. This program is for professionals who are ready to reach the top.
You work as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 analyst and want to become the final point of escalation rather than having to escalate issues. You’re ready to handle more complex incidents, develop your own detection logic, and work with complete autonomy.
You handle incidents but want to go deeper: forensic investigations at the memory and network levels, malware reverse engineering, and root cause analysis at the organizational level.
You build and manage security infrastructure and want to master detection engineering and automation. Using YARA, Sigma, and Python, you build your own detection logic and SOAR workflows that systematically reduce response times.
You’ll learn to proactively hunt for threats that evade automated detection—driven by hypotheses, threat intelligence, and in-depth knowledge of attacker behavior. You’ll develop your own detection rules in YARA and Sigma, analyze APT campaigns, and integrate threat intelligence directly into your hunting workflows.
You will reconstruct the entire attack chain of an incident—from the initial footprint to the final exfiltration. You will conduct advanced forensic analysis of memory and network traffic, perform reverse engineering on unknown malware, and investigate cloud environments in Azure, AWS, and GCP.
You design automated response playbooks that combine SIEM, EDR, ticketing, and threat intelligence into a single workflow. Using Python, you write automation scripts for triage and containment—and systematically reduce the average response time.
You'll learn how to detect and respond to security incidents in AWS and Azure—from IAM misconfigurations to container security. You'll also use AI tools to write queries faster, summarize incidents, and generate reports that are ready for management.
You’ll learn to proactively search for threats that evade automated detection. You’ll formulate threat hunting hypotheses based on MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, scan log data and endpoint telemetry for suspicious behavior, and build your own detection rules in YARA and Sigma. You’ll analyze APT campaigns and advanced persistence mechanisms in realistic hunting sessions in live environments.
You reconstruct the entire attack chain and identify why the defenses failed. You conduct advanced forensic investigations using memory analysis with Volatility and network forensics, perform reverse engineering on unknown malware, and investigate cloud environments in Azure, AWS, and GCP. You work with zero-day exploits, LoLBins attacks, and custom-built ransomware. Final result: comprehensive incident documentation and executive reporting.
You will design and implement automated response playbooks in SOAR platforms, integrate SIEM, EDR, ticketing, and threat intelligence into a single workflow, and write automation scripts for triage and containment in Python. You will evaluate and improve existing detection and response architecture and systematically reduce the average response time.
Upon completion, you will be qualified to work at the highest technical level within a SOC:
Tier 3 isn't the next level—it's a different field altogether. Trivian trains you to become the kind of professional that organizations call when things really go wrong.
| Learning Style | Hours | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intensive (full-time) | 32 hours | ±10 weeks | 4–5 days |
| Specialist (part-time) | 4 p.m. | 5–6 months | 2–3 days |
| By mutual agreement | 8 hours | By mutual agreement | By mutual agreement |
With Finance4Learning, you can easily spread out your investment. The application process is quick, and we’re happy to help you work out what fits your situation. Final approval depends on your personal circumstances.
Many employers cover the full cost of the training. We will provide a detailed proposal.
Open classes for individual employees, or a customized team program. We’ll put together a well-reasoned proposal.
To be eligible, you must have at least 1 year of work experience as a Tier 1 or Tier 2 SOC Analyst, combined with in-depth knowledge of networks, SIEM, and EDR. Admission is based on an intake assessment and an introductory interview.
Classes are taught in Dutch. The course material, tools, and exams are in English—which is also the standard practice in this field. A solid reading proficiency in English is sufficient to get started. A few times a year, we also offer a class taught entirely in English—please contact us for the dates.
What we offer: personalized guidance, small groups, and a learning environment where you’re constantly challenged and supported. We’re right by your side every step of the way—from the first class to the exam.
A SOC Analyst’s salary typically starts around €3,000 per month and can go up to €7,000, depending on your level, specialization, and employer. At the Tier 3 level, salaries are consistently at the higher end of this range.
What sets this program apart: you’ll be job-ready in a relatively short time, you’ll earn recognized certifications that employers actively seek, and the costs are significantly lower than those of a full-fledged college degree or individual business training courses. This is a job-focused program—not a broad academic program, but direct preparation for the workplace. The decision is yours.
Yes. If you’re studying full-time, you’ll complete the 250 contact hours in about 10 weeks. Would you prefer to study while working? Then there’s a part-time option that lasts 5 to 6 months. All formats are hybrid: a combination of online and in-person classes in Schiphol-Rijk. A fully online option is available upon request.
