IBM A1000-132 Study Guide 2025: Updated Prep Materials

IBM Training and Skills Portal

Main IBM training portal with certification information and learning paths

IBM Security Learning Academy

Free and paid courses on IBM Security products including QRadar, Resilient, and X-Force

IBM Documentation - Security Products

Official product documentation for IBM Security portfolio including QRadar SIEM, Resilient SOAR, and Guardian

IBM Security X-Force Exchange

Threat intelligence platform for researching security threats, vulnerabilities, and indicators of compromise

IBM Security Community

Official IBM Security community for discussions, documentation, and expert advice

Blue Team Handbook: SOC, SIEM, and Threat Hunting Use Cases

by Don Murdoch

Practical guide covering SOC operations, SIEM use cases, and threat hunting techniques essential for security analysts

The Practice of Network Security Monitoring: Understanding Incident Detection and Response

by Richard Bejtlich

Comprehensive guide to network security monitoring and incident detection methodologies

Intelligence-Driven Incident Response: Outwitting the Adversary

by Scott J. Roberts and Rebekah Brown

Learn how to apply threat intelligence to incident response processes effectively

Security Operations Center: Building, Operating, and Maintaining your SOC

by Joseph Muniz and Gary McIntyre

Detailed guide on SOC operations, structure, and best practices for security analysts

Applied Incident Response

by Steve Anson

Practical incident response techniques and workflows for modern security operations

NIST Cybersecurity Framework: A Pocket Guide

by Alan Calder

Concise guide to NIST frameworks relevant to security operations and incident response

IBM Security Learning Academy Labs

Free hands-on labs for IBM Security products including QRadar, Resilient, and other SOC tools

IBM X-Force Exchange

Free threat intelligence platform for practicing threat research and IoC analysis

CyberDefenders - Blue Team Labs

Free blue team challenges focusing on SOC analyst skills including SIEM analysis and incident response

TryHackMe - SOC Level 1 Path

Structured learning path with hands-on rooms focused on SOC analyst skills

Security Blue Team - Blue Team Labs Online

Dedicated platform for blue team and SOC analyst training with realistic scenarios

LetsDefend

SOC analyst training platform with real-world alert investigations and incident response scenarios

Malware Traffic Analysis Exercises

Free PCAP files and malware samples for practicing traffic analysis and threat detection

MITRE ATT&CK Navigator

Interactive tool for exploring adversary tactics and techniques