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

0. Introduction

01 - Handle security incidents like a pro

1. Introduction to Incident Response

02 - Overview of incident response
03 - Incident response lifecycle
04 - Roles and responsibilities
05 - Understanding cyber threats
06 - Tools and resources

2. Preparing for Incident Response

07 - Incident response planning
08 - Building an incident response toolkit
09 - Threat intelligence in incident response
10 - Incident response training and awareness
11 - Simulations and tabletop exercises

3. Detection and Analysis

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

4. Containment Strategies

19 - Containment fundamentals
20 - Using Microsoft Defender for containment
21 - Implementing containment with Microsoft Defender
22 - Network segmentation and isolation techniques
23 - Endpoint containment strategies
24 - Legal and ethical considerations in containment

5. Eradication and Recovery

25 - Eradication techniques
26 - Recovery planning with Microsoft tools
27 - Post-incident recovery
28 - Disaster recovery planning
29 - Business continuity planning
30 - Lessons learned
31 - Post-incident reporting

6. Incident Response Techniques

32 - Hunting with Microsoft Sentinel
33 - Hunting for threats within Microsoft Sentinel
34 - Automating responses with playbooks in Sentinel
35 - Using playbooks with Sentinel
36 - Dive into forensic analysis
37 - Dealing with advanced persistent threats (APTs)
38 - Integrating AI and machine learning

7. Regulatory Compliance and Legal Issues

39 - Understanding compliance requirements
40 - Incident reporting obligations
41 - Working with law enforcement
42 - Data privacy and security
43 - Cyber insurance and incident response

8. Communication During Incidents

44 - Internal communication strategies
45 - Communicating with stakeholders
46 - Crisis communication plans
47 - Documentation and reporting
48 - Feedback loops and continuous improvement
49 - Role of leadership during incidents

9. Using Cloud Platforms for Incident Response

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

Conclusion

54 - Next steps