Certified SOC & OSINT Practitioner: (CSOP)

This official technical assessment evaluates practical competency in SOC architecture and OSINT tool deployment. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to baseline specialized Kali Linux environments, integrate intelligence-gathering APIs, and configure Wazuh SIEM telemetry. The examination covers the creation of custom XML decoders for threat detection and the execution of rigorous system health audits across isolated networks. Success is measured by the verification of active monitoring pipelines and secure service configurations within a 40-hour practical window.