The cyber world is advancing rapidly, and SOC analysts are at the forefront, working tirelessly to protect organisations from increasingly complex threats. Yet, traditional blue team training and onboarding often fall short, leaving analysts unprepared for the realities of modern cyber defence and organisations exposed to risk.
TryHackMe is proud to present the SOC Simulator, an innovative SOC Analyst training solution designed to immerse SOC analysts in a realistic, hands-on environment. Built to strengthen analysts' skills while providing valuable insights for managers, the SOC Simulator offers practical training in authentic scenarios using real-world tools. This cutting-edge experience empowers analysts to enhance their expertise and prepares them to tackle the challenges of modern cyber security with confidence.
This isn’t just a new product—it’s a game-changer.
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The Problem SOC Teams Face
- For Analysts: SOC analysts often feel overwhelmed by the sheer breadth of skills required. With limited exposure to diverse threats, many struggle to bridge the gap between theory and practice, leaving them underconfident in handling real incidents.
- For SOC Managers: The lack of scalable, effective training tools makes onboarding and upskilling a lengthy and inefficient process. Measuring team performance and identifying skill gaps can feel like guesswork.
- For Organisations: Gaps in SOC readiness result in increased risk and inefficiencies. Without adequately prepared teams, your organisation's ability to respond to threats is weakened, leaving it vulnerable and operationally exposed.
The SOC Simulator: Built to Solve These Challenges
Enter the SOC Simulator, the most comprehensive training tool for SOC teams. Here’s how it addresses the core issues faced by analysts, managers, and organisations:
1. Realistic, Hands-On Training
In a live, gamified simulation, SOC analysts practice triaging alerts, investigating incidents, and identifying true and false positives. These aren’t theoretical exercises—they mimic real-world security operations, giving analysts the skills they need to hit the ground running.
2. Accelerated Onboarding
Onboarding new analysts typically takes months of shadowing and exposure. The SOC Simulator shortens this timeline with a library of dynamic, tailored scenarios that cater to all skill levels. Analysts gain experience faster, empowering them to take responsibility with confidence.
3. Exposure to Diverse Threats
From malware analysis to phishing attacks, the SOC Simulator provides exposure to a broad spectrum of scenarios. This ensures that analysts remain current with emerging threats, improving their readiness for real-world challenges.
4. Performance Metrics and Feedback
SOC managers can track critical performance metrics like Mean Time to Respond (MTTR), alert investigation accuracy, and false positive rates. The simulator leverages AI-driven feedback and detailed reporting to provide actionable insights, enabling managers to make data-driven decisions about hiring, training, and team development.
5. Improved Team Efficiency
By strengthening individual skills and team collaboration, the SOC Simulator equips SOC teams to handle threats more effectively and reduce organisational risk.
Why This Matters
For SOC analysts, the SOC Simulator bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical expertise. It builds confidence through exposure to realistic scenarios, ensuring they’re ready to tackle any challenge that comes their way.
For managers, it’s a window into their team’s capabilities. Performance insights make it easier than ever to identify areas for growth and make informed decisions about training and hiring.
For organisations, it means fewer gaps in readiness and stronger defences against today’s ever-evolving threat landscape.
The SOC Simulator is more than just a tool—it’s a transformative solution designed to empower analysts, strengthen teams, and safeguard organisations from cyber threats.
What Cyber Security Leaders Are Saying
Don’t just take our word for it—here’s what our early adopters have to say:
"TryHackMe’s SOC Simulator has been a game-changer for our team who can’t get enough of it! The hands-on, scenario-based training has provided exactly the practical experience my team had been asking for. What really impressed us was how well the simulations are designed to showcase realistic scenarios, like identifying false positives and working through complex phishing investigations. The AI feedback is a unique touch and has helped our team build essential skills in drafting case reports. For anyone looking for practical, effective training to build SOC expertise, SOC Simulator is a must."
- Marwa Amer, Cybersecurity Learning & Development Specialist at ThreatLocker
"The TryHackMe SOC Simulator exceeded my expectations with its realistic, engaging scenarios that mirror real-world situations. It’s an invaluable tool for SOC leadership, helping evaluate and improve analysts’ skills through targeted training plans. A must-have for enhancing SOC capabilities and team efficiency."
- Joshua Balentine, SOC Analyst Lead, Enterprise Cyber Security Operations at Tucson Electric Power
"For new cyber security professionals, especially in SOC, this simulation offers valuable hands-on experience. It helps you practice investigating incidents, sift through data efficiently, and focus on what’s important. A great way to bridge the gap between theory and practice!”
- Himanshu Bansal, SOC Analyst Team Lead, Exchange Technology Services
"The platform is incredibly realistic and enjoyable to use, especially once you get into the flow. I haven’t seen any other training platforms do anything like this. It's an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to get into blue teaming, providing a true-to-life experience of what the job entails. Using the Splunk interface in the simulator feels just like working in a real SIEM, striking the perfect balance of realism and practicality."
- Joe Steggles, SOC Analyst at SS&C Technologies
Ready to Transform Your SOC Team?
Whether you’re looking to empower your analysts, gain actionable insights into team performance, or reduce organisational risk, the SOC Simulator is the solution you’ve been waiting for.
Step into the future of SOC training with TryHackMe’s SOC Simulator—where realistic, hands-on experience meets revolutionary technology.
Try a scenario today and see how the SOC Simulator enhances your team’s readiness. The full catalogue of SOC Simulator scenarios is available exclusively to TryHackMe Business users.
Not a Business user yet but still want to transform your SOC team’s training? Speak to our Sales team or visit our Business page to learn more.
Ben Spring