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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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