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Threat Detection and Incident Response Learning Path

A Threat Detection and Incident Response course focuses on identifying, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats and incidents in real-time. It covers techniques for monitoring network traffic, detecting anomalies, and using security tools to pinpoint potential attacks. The course also teaches best practices for effectively managing incidents, mitigating damage, and recovering systems to ensure business continuity.

Introduction to Cybersecurity & Threat Landscape

Fundamentals of Threat Detection

Basics of Incident Response (IR)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Fundamentals

Network and Endpoint Threat Detection

Digital Forensics Basics

Tool-Specific Tracks

Splunk Enterprise Security (ES) Advanced Techniques

Certification Path

Splunk Core Certified Power User​

Splunk Enterprise Security Certified Admin​

Microsoft Sentinel (Azure SIEM) Learning Path

Advanced Threat Detection with Microsoft Sentinel

Certification Path

Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate​

Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate​

CrowdStrike for Endpoint Threat Detection

Advanced Incident Response with CrowdStrike

Certification Path

CrowdStrike Certified Incident Responder​

CrowdStrike Certified Incident Responder​

SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) Platforms

Advanced SOAR Implementation & Customization

Certification Path

Splunk SOAR Certified Automation Developer​

Learn proactive threat hunting techniques to identify hidden threats in your environment​

Advanced Threat Hunting Techniques

Incident Response Strategy and Management

Certification Path

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)​

Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)​

Certified Threat Intelligence Analyst (CTIA)​

Hours Per Day

≈ 7-8 Months

≈ 6 Months

≈ 5 Months

System Administrator

Average Salary

$89,000 /year

What day-to-day looks like

  • System Monitoring and Maintenance
  • Design and Development
  • OS and Application Installation, Configuration, and Testing
  • Performance Monitoring
  • System Automation
  • Technical Support
  • Security and Backup
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Collaboration and Coordination

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FAQs

It involves identifying security threats and responding to incidents to minimize damage.

  • Security analysts, SOC analysts, and incident responders.
  • IT professionals interested in security monitoring.
  • SIEM tools, log analysis, and threat hunting.
  • Incident response methodologies and forensic investigations.

Basic networking and cybersecurity knowledge.

  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • Certified SOC Analyst (CSA)
  • Splunk Core Certified Power User
  • SOC Analyst
  • Threat Hunter
  • Incident Response Specialist

Build foundational knowledge in cybersecurity and understand the modern threat landscape.

  • Topics Covered: Cybersecurity principles, types of threats (malware, phishing, DDoS), introduction to cyber attackers and motivations.
  • Duration: 2 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand common cyber threats and basic defense mechanisms.

Learn how to identify and recognize potential threats in IT environments.

  • Topics Covered: Indicators of compromise (IoCs), threat intelligence basics, log analysis, network traffic monitoring.
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Develop the ability to detect early signs of cyber threats.

Understand the basics of handling security incidents in an organized manner.

  • Topics Covered: Incident response lifecycle (NIST framework), roles and responsibilities in IR teams, basic forensics concepts.
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Learn how to respond effectively to security incidents.

Learn how SIEM tools are used for real-time threat detection and analysis.

  • Topics Covered: SIEM architecture, log collection and normalization, correlation rules, alerting mechanisms.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Set up and manage SIEM tools to detect and analyze threats.

Develop skills to detect threats at the network and endpoint levels.

  • Topics Covered: Network intrusion detection systems (IDS/IPS), endpoint detection and response (EDR), traffic analysis tools (Wireshark).
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Identify and respond to network and endpoint threats.

Gain foundational knowledge in digital forensics and evidence handling.

  • Topics Covered: Data acquisition, disk imaging, memory forensics, chain of custody, forensic tools (Autopsy, FTK).
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Conduct basic forensic investigations to support incident response.

Learn to use Splunk for monitoring and detecting security threats.

  • Topics Covered: Splunk architecture, searching and reporting, creating dashboards, using Splunk for security use cases.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Use Splunk to detect, analyze, and respond to threats.

Master advanced threat detection and incident response techniques using Splunk ES.

  • Topics Covered: Correlation searches, threat intelligence integration, risk-based alerting, automated responses with SOAR.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Implement advanced security monitoring and automated incident response using Splunk.

Learn to implement Microsoft Sentinel for monitoring and responding to threats in Azure environments.

  • Topics Covered: Setting up Sentinel, data connectors, KQL (Kusto Query Language), threat detection rules.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Use Sentinel for real-time monitoring and threat detection in cloud environments.

Master advanced features and automation in Microsoft Sentinel for incident response.

  • Topics Covered: Playbooks with Logic Apps, automation rules, hunting queries, threat intelligence integration.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Implement advanced security analytics and automated responses in Azure environments.

Learn the basics of SOAR platforms for automating threat detection and response workflows.

  • Topics Covered: SOAR architecture, playbook creation, integrating SOAR with SIEM tools, automating responses.
  • Duration: 5 Weeks
  • Outcome: Automate and streamline incident response workflows using SOAR tools.

Master advanced SOAR integrations and custom workflows for large-scale incident response.

  • Topics Covered: Custom script development, advanced playbook workflows, integrating with threat intelligence feeds, case management
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Deploy and manage sophisticated SOAR workflows for enterprise security operations.

Learn proactive threat hunting techniques to identify hidden threats in your environment.

  • Topics Covered: Hypothesis-driven threat hunting, using threat intelligence for hunting, advanced analysis with SIEM and EDR tools.
  • Duration: 6 Weeks
  • Outcome: Develop skills to proactively detect and mitigate advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Design and manage comprehensive incident response strategies for large organizations.

  • Topics Covered: Building incident response teams (CSIRT), incident response plans (IRP), legal and regulatory considerations, post-incident reviews.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Lead and manage incident response processes at the enterprise level.
  • Topics Covered: AWS IAM, Azure Active Directory, Google Cloud Identity, cloud security best practices.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand how cloud platforms implement IAM.
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  • Topics Covered: Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, integrating with SaaS applications, monitoring and reporting.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure and optimize identity management in Azure environments.
  • Topics Covered: Conditional Access policies, MFA enforcement, integrating with SaaS applications, monitoring and reporting.
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Secure and optimize identity management in Azure environments.

Learn how IAM policies are designed, implemented, and aligned with governance frameworks.

  • Topics Covered: Access control models (RBAC, ABAC), identity lifecycle management, compliance requirements (GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Duration: 4 Weeks
  • Outcome: Build skills to manage IAM policies and governance processes.

Explore the fundamentals of IAM, including how organizations manage identities and secure access.

  • Topics Covered: Authentication vs. Authorization, Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Understand IAM’s role in cybersecurity and compliance.

Understand the core concepts of cybersecurity, focusing on protecting systems and data.

  • Topics Covered: Threats and vulnerabilities, security frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001), risk management basics.
  • Duration: 3 Weeks
  • Outcome: Develop a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles.