Cyber Defense Infrastructure: Mitigating Cyber Risks and Preventing Security Incidents

Course details

In this course, learn the essential tools and techniques needed to succeed in today’s evolving cybersecurity landscape. Learn about the processes and technologies that play a vital role in detecting, preventing, and responding to cyber threats. Instructor Fatimah Adelodun shows you how to evaluate and implement security protocols and practices within your organization, and details the different components of a modern cyber defense operation to help you jumpstart your journey to joining the next generation of blue team members.

Learning objectives
Analyze potential security threats and vulnerabilities within an enterprise environment using blue team incident response tools.
Implement effective incident response procedures to mitigate and contain cybersecurity breaches.
Evaluate and optimize vulnerability management programs to enhance an organization's security posture.

Concepts

Introduction

Joining the blue team

Network Essentials

TCP IP model
Network segmentation and security zones
Network security controls
Preventing SPOF in networks

Security Vulnerability and Threat Management

Vulnerability management
Threat intelligence
Vulnerability management tools

Cloud Security

Cloud challenges
Security in the cloud

Threat Hunting

Threat hunting frameworks
Threat hunting techniques and tools
Building a threat hunting program

Incident Response

Incident response frameworks
Building an incident response plan

Soft Skills and Career Opportunities

Importance of soft skills for cybersecurity professionals
Bringing it all home

Conclusion

Next steps