Threat Investigation

via Coursera

Overview

Enhance your cybersecurity skills with our essential course tailored for associate-level cybersecurity analysts operating in security operation centers. This meticulously designed course is aimed at equipping you with the knowledge and techniques to proficiently analyze new and emerging threats, fortifying your capabilities in threat investigation within a threat-centric SOC. Dive deep into the realm of cyber threat hunting, understanding its core concepts, and exploring the five levels of hunting maturity from HM0 to HM4. Master the hunting cycle's four-stage loop, and get acquainted with the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS), including its version 3.0 base metrics and scoring components (base, temporal, and environmental), complete with practical scoring examples.

Furthermore, you will learn to effectively utilize a hot threat dashboard, gain insights into publicly available threat awareness resources, and discover invaluable external threat intelligence sources and feeds. The course covers the strategic implementation of security intelligence feeds, threat analytics systems, and online security research tools. Enhance your practical skills by simulating malicious actions using Security Onion tools for comprehensive event data analysis. By the course's conclusion, you will be adept at identifying resources for hunting cyber threats, significantly elevating your analytical prowess in cybersecurity.

Prerequisites for this transformative journey include skills and knowledge on par with those gained in the Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA) v1.0 course, a firm grasp of Ethernet and TCP/IP networking, a working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, and a basic understanding of networking security concepts. This course is offered through Coursera, targeting individuals interested in Cybersecurity Courses and Threat Intelligence Courses, marking a pivotal step towards specialization in the field.