Threat Detection & Incident Response

About Course

This course equips participants with the skills and tools required to proactively detect cyber threats, analyze security data, and effectively respond to security incidents. With a strong emphasis on practical labs and real-world simulations, learners will gain hands-on experience in behavioral analytics, threat intelligence, security monitoring tools, and incident handling procedures. The course prepares learners for roles in SOC, Blue Teams, and Cybersecurity Response Units.

25 modules and 12 lab projects

Understand the cyber threat landscape and common attack vectors
Identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and map threats using TTPs
Analyze behavioral patterns using UEBA and anomaly detection
Perform proactive threat hunting with SIEM tools
Deploy and configure open-source SIEM platforms like Wazuh and Splunk
Create and tune correlation rules and alerts
Implement the full incident response lifecycle and handle real-world incidents
Collect and preserve digital evidence properly
Manage DDoS, ransomware, and insider threat scenarios
Align detection and response efforts with compliance frameworks
Build cyber resilience and post-incident recovery plans

Course Content

Part 1: Foundations of Threat Detection

Module 1: Introduction to Threat Detection and Response
Module 2: Cyber Threat Landscape and Attack Vectors
Module 3: Understanding Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTPs)
Module 4: Security Monitoring Concepts and Data Sources
Module 5: Threat Intelligence Platforms and Feeds

Part 2: Behavioral Analytics and Anomaly Detection

Part 3: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Part 4: Incident Response & Management

Part 5: Governance, Compliance & Cyber Resilience

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Threat Detection & Incident Response

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Course Content

Part 1: Foundations of Threat Detection

Module 1: Introduction to Threat Detection and Response

Module 2: Cyber Threat Landscape and Attack Vectors

Module 3: Understanding Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTPs)

Module 4: Security Monitoring Concepts and Data Sources

Module 5: Threat Intelligence Platforms and Feeds

Part 2: Behavioral Analytics and Anomaly Detection

Module 1: Understanding Behavioral Analytics

Module 2: Identifying Anomalies in Network Traffic and Logs

Module 3: User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

Module 4: MITRE ATT&CK Framework and Behavioral Signatures

Module 5: Threat Hunting Using SIEM Tools

Part 3: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Module 1: Introduction to SIEM and Log Management

Module 2: SIEM Deployment Architecture and Use Cases

Module 3: Log Collection, Parsing, and Normalization

Module 4: Correlation Rules and Alert Generation

Module 5: Practical Labs with Open-Source SIEM (e.g., Wazuh, Splunk, or ELK)

Part 4: Incident Response & Management

Module 1: Incident Response Lifecycle and Planning

Module 2: Roles and Responsibilities of an Incident Response Team

Module 3: Evidence Collection and Preservation

Module 4: Real-Time Response Scenarios (Ransomware, Insider Threats, DDoS)

Module 5: Post-Incident Activities and Reporting

Part 5: Governance, Compliance & Cyber Resilience

Module 1: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001)

Module 2: Risk Management and Business Continuity

Module 3: Building an Incident Response Playbook

Module 4: Cyber Resilience and Recovery Strategies

Module 5: Aligning Detection & Response with Organizational Policies