Complete Guide to Incident Response for Security Analysts

Course details

This course is for security professionals who want to learn how to handle cyber incidents effectively. Instructor Liam Cleary covers the fundamental principles of incident response, which include preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities. The course emphasizes the application of popular platforms like Microsoft Defender and Sentinel through demonstrations. Liam also covers the integration of open-source tools to provide a well-rounded approach.

Explore strategies for containing cybersecurity threats, with topics such as network segmentation, endpoint protection, and automation for rapid threat mitigation. Learn about the importance of thorough cleaning, system restoration, and enhanced security measures for returning to normal operations after an attack. Liam also explains legal and regulatory compliance, effective communication during incidents, and the crucial role of leadership in crisis management.

Concepts

Introduction

Handle security incidents like a pro

Introduction to Incident Response

Overview of incident response
Incident response lifecycle
Roles and responsibilities
Understanding cyber threats
Tools and resources

Preparing for Incident Response

Incident response planning
Building an incident response toolkit
Threat intelligence in incident response
Incident response training and awareness
Simulations and tabletop exercises

Detection and Analysis

Introduction to detection with Microsoft Defender
Creating detection rules within Microsoft Defender
Advanced threat detection techniques
Log management and SIEM
Setting up log management in Sentinel
Incident analysis and prioritization
Leveraging open-source tools for detection and analysis

Containment Strategies

Containment fundamentals
Using Microsoft Defender for containment
Implementing containment with Microsoft Defender
Network segmentation and isolation techniques
Endpoint containment strategies
Legal and ethical considerations in containment

Eradication and Recovery

Eradication techniques
Recovery planning with Microsoft tools
Post-incident recovery
Disaster recovery planning
Business continuity planning
Lessons learned
Post-incident reporting

Incident Response Techniques

Hunting with Microsoft Sentinel
Hunting for threats within Microsoft Sentinel
Automating responses with playbooks in Sentinel
Using playbooks with Sentinel
Dive into forensic analysis
Dealing with advanced persistent threats (APTs)
Integrating AI and machine learning

Regulatory Compliance and Legal Issues

Understanding compliance requirements
Incident reporting obligations
Working with law enforcement
Data privacy and security
Cyber insurance and incident response

Communication During Incidents

Internal communication strategies
Communicating with stakeholders
Crisis communication plans
Documentation and reporting
Feedback loops and continuous improvement
Role of leadership during incidents

Using Cloud Platforms for Incident Response

Cloud security and incident response
Microsoft Azure security features for incident response
Understanding cloud and on-premises tool integration
Cloud forensics and investigation techniques

Conclusion

Next steps