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Threat Detection & Response

Learn to identify, analyze, and respond to cyber threats in real time. Master EDR/XDR tools, SIEM analysis, and incident response playbooks — built from actual incidents our team has handled.

8 weeks24 modulesCertificate included

What You'll Learn

Deploy and configure EDR/XDR platforms for comprehensive endpoint visibility
Analyze SIEM logs to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs)
Build and execute incident response playbooks for common attack scenarios
Perform threat hunting using behavioral analysis and threat intelligence
Contain and eradicate active threats while preserving forensic evidence
Conduct post-incident analysis and create lessons-learned reports
Automate detection rules and response workflows
Communicate incident status to stakeholders and leadership

Full Curriculum

24 modules · Self-paced · Hands-on labs included

1

Threat Landscape Deep Dive

APT groupsAttack frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK)Current threat trends
2

Security Operations Fundamentals

SOC structureTriage processAlert prioritizationShift handoff
3

SIEM Architecture & Setup

Log sourcesNormalizationCorrelation rulesDashboard design
4

Log Analysis Techniques

Windows event logsFirewall logsDNS logsAuthentication logs
5

EDR Fundamentals

Agent deploymentTelemetry collectionProcess monitoringFile integrity
6

XDR & Extended Detection

Cross-platform correlationEmail security integrationCloud workload protection
7

Indicators of Compromise

IOC typesThreat intelligence feedsIOC enrichmentFalse positive reduction
8

Behavioral Analysis

Baseline establishmentAnomaly detectionUser behavior analyticsLateral movement detection
9

Threat Hunting Methodology

Hypothesis-driven huntingData-driven huntingHunt playbooksTool selection
10

Threat Hunting Lab

Live hunting exerciseLog analysis practiceIOC identificationReport writing
11

Incident Response Framework

NIST IR lifecycleIR team rolesCommunication plansLegal considerations
12

Incident Triage & Classification

Severity levelsImpact assessmentEscalation proceduresInitial containment
13

Containment Strategies

Network isolationAccount lockdownSystem quarantineEvidence preservation
14

Eradication & Recovery

Malware removalSystem rebuildingCredential rotationService restoration
15

Ransomware Response

Detection indicatorsContainment playbookNegotiation considerationsRecovery from backups
16

Business Email Compromise

BEC detectionFinancial fraud preventionAccount takeover responseUser notification
17

Insider Threat Detection

Behavioral indicatorsDLP integrationInvestigation proceduresHR coordination
18

Cloud Incident Response

Azure/M365 incidentsCloud forensicsAPI abuse detectionSaaS compromise
19

Forensic Evidence Collection

Chain of custodyMemory acquisitionDisk imagingLog preservation
20

Forensic Analysis Basics

Timeline analysisArtifact examinationMalware analysis introReport writing
21

Automation & Orchestration

SOAR platformsPlaybook automationAPI integrationsEfficiency metrics
22

Detection Engineering

Custom detection rulesSigma rulesYARA rulesTesting and tuning
23

Metrics & Reporting

MTTD/MTTRSOC dashboardsExecutive reportingContinuous improvement
24

Capstone: Incident Simulation

Full-scale tabletop exerciseLive incident simulationAfter-action reviewFinal assessment

Prerequisites

  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Familiarity with operating systems (Windows, Linux basics)
  • Basic networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)
  • Experience with command-line tools is helpful but not required
  • Completion of Cybersecurity Fundamentals course recommended

Who This Course Is For

This course is designed for IT professionals, business leaders, and team members who want practical, hands-on cybersecurity skills they can apply immediately in their organization.

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