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

0. Introduction

01 - Joining the blue team

1. Network Essentials

02 - TCP IP model
03 - Network segmentation and security zones
04 - Network security controls
05 - Preventing SPOF in networks

2. Security Vulnerability and Threat Management

06 - Vulnerability management
07 - Threat intelligence
08 - Vulnerability management tools

3. Cloud Security

09 - Cloud challenges
10 - Security in the cloud

4. Threat Hunting

11 - Threat hunting frameworks
12 - Threat hunting techniques and tools
13 - Building a threat hunting program

5. Incident Response

14 - Incident response frameworks
15 - Building an incident response plan

6. Soft Skills and Career Opportunities

16 - Importance of soft skills for cybersecurity professionals
17 - Bringing it all home

Conclusion

18 - Next steps