Incident Response for Cyber Professionals

🛡️ Incident Response for Cyber Professionals: Defending Networks and Systems Against Hackers

Course Syllabus Overview:

Embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of incident response with our specialized online course, meticulously crafted by cybersecurity expert Chad Russell. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to defend your networks and systems against sophisticated hackers using open-source tools in real-world scenarios.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to Incident Response
2. Understanding Cyber Attacks
3. The Evolution of Firewalls
4. Apache Security Logging
5. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
6. Forensic Duplication Techniques
7. Network-Based IDS/HIDS and Advanced Concepts
   • Snort & Bro NIDS/HIDS
8. Setting Up Honeypots and Honeynets
   • Kippo SSH Honeypot
9. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
10. Perimeter Security Enhancement
11. Reducing Attack Surface with Hardening Techniques
12. Forensic Analysis and Response

Detailed Course Breakdown:

1. Introduction to Incident Response:

   • Learn the fundamentals of incident response lifecycle.
   • Understand the importance of preparedness and quick reaction to security incidents.

2. Understanding Cyber Attacks:

   • Gain insights into various attack vectors and methodologies used by attackers.
   • Explore the role of intelligence in predicting and preventing attacks.

3. The Evolution of Firewalls:

   • Discover the history and advancements in firewall technology.
   • Learn how to configure and manage modern firewalls for enhanced security.

4. Apache Security Logging:

   • Master the techniques to log malicious activities using Apache, a cornerstone of web hosting.
   • Analyze logs for patterns that may indicate malicious intent.

5. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM):

   • Delve into the management of large volumes of security-relevant data.
   • Learn how to leverage SIEM tools for real-time analysis, detection, and response.

6. Forensic Duplication Techniques:

   • Understand the importance of capturing digital evidence accurately.
   • Practice using Linux-based tools to create forensic duplicates for investigation.

7. Network-Based IDS/HIDS and Advanced Concepts:

   • Explore the differences between network-based and host-based intrusion detection systems.
   • Dive deep into the workings of statistical and rule-based IDS, and how to implement them with Snort and Bro.

8. Setting Up Honeypots and Honeynets:

   • Discover how to deploy honeypots to misdirect attackers and analyze their activities.
   • Learn about the Kippo SSH Honeypot, its setup, and how to interpret its findings.

9. Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS):

   • Understand the role of IDS in the security ecosystem.
   • Explore various IDS architectures, standards, and inner workings.

10. Perimeter Security Enhancement:

    • Examine the perimeter’s role in modern network security.
    • Learn about load balancers, proxies, API security gateways, firewall rules, and Unified Threat Management (UTM) technologies.

11. Reducing Attack Surface with Hardening Techniques:

    • Minimize the vulnerabilities of your operating systems, databases, and applications.
    • Implement best practices for OS/DB and App hardening to fortify your defenses.

12. Forensic Analysis and Response:

    • Acquire the skills to conduct forensic analysis in a controlled environment.
    • Respond effectively to security incidents with evidence-based decisions.

Why Enroll?

This course is not just theoretical; it's designed to be hands-on and practical, ensuring you can apply what you learn directly to your role in cybersecurity. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of incident response, attack detection, prevention techniques, and forensic analysis, making you an invaluable asset to any organization's security team.

Join us on this deep dive into the world of cyber defense and emerge as a confident, prepared, and proficient incident responder! 🛡️🔍