Course Outline
Foundations of Detection Engineering
- Core concepts and key responsibilities
- The detection engineering lifecycle
- Essential tools and telemetry sources
Understanding Log Sources
- Endpoint logs and event artifacts
- Network traffic and flow data
- Cloud and identity provider logs
Threat Intelligence for Detection
- Types of threat intelligence
- Utilizing TI to inform detection design
- Mapping threats to relevant log sources
Building Effective Detection Rules
- Rule logic and pattern structures
- Detecting behavioral versus signature-based activity
- Utilizing Sigma, Elastic, and SO rules
Alert Tuning and Optimization
- Minimizing false positives
- Iterative rule refinement
- Understanding alert context and thresholds
Investigation Techniques
- Validating detections
- Pivoting across data sources
- Documenting findings and investigation notes
Operationalizing Detections
- Versioning and change management
- Deploying rules to production systems
- Monitoring rule performance over time
Advanced Concepts for Junior Engineers
- MITRE ATT&CK alignment
- Data normalization and parsing
- Automation opportunities in detection workflows
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of networking concepts
- Experience using operating systems such as Windows or Linux
- Familiarity with fundamental cybersecurity terminology
Audience
- Junior analysts with an interest in security monitoring
- Newly recruited SOC team members
- IT professionals transitioning into detection engineering
Custom Corporate Training
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- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 3900 € + VAT*
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Testimonials (2)
Clarity and pace of explanations
Federica Galeazzi - Aethra Telecomunications SRL
Course - AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Advanced Threat Detection & Response
It did give me the insight what I needed :) I am starting teaching on a BTEC Level 3 qualification and wanted to widen my knowledge in this area.