Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Advanced Strategies

Course details

Looking to take a deeper dive into the world of managed detection and response (MDR)? With a focus on advanced tools such as Microsoft Sentinel and Defender, this course offers valuable insights into the implementation of MDR to combat and mitigate complex cyberthreats. Instructor Liam Cleary shares detailed strategies for threat intelligence, incident detection and response, proactive defense, and incident management and reporting. Along the way, Liam places a clear emphasis on effective coordination and communication during high-impact events, maintaining organizational resilience, and optimizing cybersecurity capabilities.

Learning objectives
Review advanced managed detection and response (MDR) strategies and objectives.
Differentiate MDR tactics from traditional security methods and approaches.
Explore Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and Microsoft Sentinel for advanced threat analysis and automation.
Enhance incident detection using advanced techniques and tools.
Utilize advanced threat-hunting methodologies and adversary behavior modeling.
Implement proactive defense measures and automate responses with Microsoft Sentinel.
Manage endpoint detection and response (EDR), focusing on Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
Learn the importance of incident documentation, reporting, and post-incident analysis.

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Introduction

1. Threat Intelligence and Analysis

02 - Threat intel gathering and analysis techniques
03 - Gathering techniques
04 - Collaborative threat intelligence
05 - Threat information sharing
06 - Enhancing MDR with threat intelligence
07 - MDR response strategies
08 - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for threat analysis
09 - Threat automation with Microsoft Sentinel

2. Incident Detection and Response

10 - Incident detection techniques and tools
11 - Incident response tactics and strategies
12 - Incident investigation and forensic analysis
13 - Forensic readiness and preparedness
14 - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in incident detection
15 - Using advanced hunting within Microsoft 365
16 - Incident response automation with Microsoft Sentinel
17 - Evidence collection using Microsoft Sentinel

3. Threat Hunting and Proactive Defense

18 - Threat hunting methodologies and tools
19 - Behavioral analytics in threat hunting
20 - Adversary behavior analysis and modeling
21 - Motivations behind adversary actions
22 - Implementing proactive defense measures
23 - Threat intelligence integration
24 - Proactive defense automation with Microsoft Sentinel

4. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)

25 - Deploying and managing EDR solutions
26 - Response automation and orchestration
27 - Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in EDR
28 - Endpoint data analysis for incident response
29 - Network traffic analysis
30 - Response and containment strategies for Endpoint incidents
31 - Timely response considerations

5. Incident Management and Reporting

32 - Managing complex incidents
33 - Escalation procedures for complex incidents
34 - Incident documentation and logging in Microsoft 365
35 - Incident reporting and analysis in Microsoft 365
36 - Coordination and communication during high-impact events
37 - Regulatory compliance and incident response in Microsoft 365
38 - Post-incident analysis and improvement strategies

Conclusion

39 - Next steps