• Packt Elasticsearch 8 and the Elastic Stack: In-Depth and Hands-On Specialization
• Packt Nessus Scanner: Network Scanning from Beginner to Advanced
• Tenable University: Nessus Professional - Nessus Fundamentals

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C‑SOC and its operational team at FORTH maintain a portfolio of internationally recognized certifications, ensuring the highest standards of cybersecurity competence and compliance:

Key Certifications

• TF‑CSIRT TRANSITS Certification – Reflects expertise in computer security incident response within the European CSIRT network.
• MSAB XRY & XAMN Certifications – Specialized mobile forensics certifications issued by MSAB, demonstrating skills in mobile device data extraction (XRY) and analytical review (XAMN).
• IRCA Certification – Accredited credential in management systems auditing, underscoring proficiency in ISO standards and quality management.
• CompTIA Security+ Certification – Industry-recognized certification validating foundational knowledge in areas such as threat management, identity management, cryptography, and network security.

Operational Relevance

These certifications collectively enhance C‑SOC’s operational excellence by:

• Ensuring Incident Response Readiness. TF‑CSIRT TRANSITS certification guarantees that C‑SOC follows international best practices in identifying, reporting, and managing cyber incidents.
• Supporting Digital Forensics. MSAB credentials enable forensic investigation of mobile devices, critical in today’s mobile‑first threat landscape.
• Upholding Audit & Compliance Standards. IRCA certification demonstrates the team's capacity to conduct and oversee audits in accordance with international quality and information security standards.
• Building Security Foundations. CompTIA Security+ ensures all personnel possess essential cybersecurity skills, facilitating a strong baseline of knowledge across the team.

Strategic Advantage

• Cross‑disciplinary capability: Deploying a team certified across incident response, forensics, audit, and general cybersecurity domains ensures versatility and depth in addressing diverse threats.
• Trust & credibility: These accreditations strengthen stakeholder confidence—be they academic institutions, SMEs, or governmental entities—in the effectiveness and reliability of C‑SOC’s operations.
• Facilitated collaboration: Compliance with recognized standards paves the way for seamless integration with EU cybersecurity networks (e.g., TF‑CSIRT), elevating C‑SOC’s regional influence.