Understanding the Role and Responsibilities of a Blue Team Operator

Differences Between Blue Teaming, Red Teaming, and Purple Teaming

The Blue Team Methodology: Defense-in-Depth, Continuous Monitoring, and Incident Response

Setting Up a SOC Lab Environment: Tools, Resources, and Best Practices

Introduction to SOC Tools: SIEM (Security Information and Event Management), IDS/IPS, Firewalls

Overview of Network Security Architecture and Design

Basics of Network Traffic Analysis: Packet Capture, Protocol Analysis

Using Wireshark for Network Traffic Monitoring

Implementing IDS/IPS for Network Threat Detection

Introduction to SIEM: Architecture, Deployment, and Configuration

Using SIEM for Log Collection, Correlation, and Alerting

Case Study: Implementing a SIEM Solution for Enterprise Security Monitoring

Introduction to Threat Intelligence: Types, Sources, and Platforms

Integrating Threat Intelligence into SOC Operations

Automating Threat Detection with Threat Intelligence Feeds

Basics of Malware Analysis: Static and Dynamic Analysis Techniques

Detecting Malware in Network Traffic and Host Systems

Case Study: Analyzing a Malware Incident in a Corporate Network

Key Components of an Incident Response Plan: Preparation, Detection, Containment, Eradication, Recovery

Incident Response Team Roles and Responsibilities

Best Practices for Effective Incident Response

Steps for Containing and Mitigating Security Incidents

Forensic Analysis of Compromised Systems

Case Study: Incident Response for a Ransomware Attack

What is Threat Hunting: Objectives, Methodologies, and Tools

Setting Up a Threat Hunting Environment

Developing Threat Hunting Hypotheses and Playbooks

Techniques for Proactive Threat Hunting: Indicators of Compromise (IoCs), Anomalous Behavior, and TTPs

Using EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response) Tools for Threat Hunting

Case Study: Conducting a Threat Hunt in a Live Network Environment

Implementing Endpoint Security Solutions: Antivirus, EDR, and Application Whitelisting

Protecting Endpoints from Advanced Threats: Ransomware, APTs, and Fileless Malware

Case Study: Implementing EDR in a Large Enterprise

Using PowerShell for Defensive Security: Monitoring, Detection, and Response

Writing Scripts for Automating Security Tasks

Case Study: Automating Incident Response with PowerShell Scripts

Designing a SOC: Architecture, Roles, and Responsibilities

Implementing SOC Processes and Workflows

Case Study: Building a SOC from the Ground Up

Day-to-Day Operations in a SOC: Monitoring, Alerting, and Reporting

Implementing Security Metrics and KPIs for SOC Performance

Case Study: Optimizing SOC Operations for Improved Threat Detection

Overview of Key Cybersecurity Regulations: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS

Ensuring SOC Compliance with Regulatory Requirements

Case Study: Achieving Compliance in a SOC Environment

Writing Effective Security Reports: Incident Reports, Executive Summaries, Technical Reports

Communicating with Stakeholders: Presenting Findings and Recommendations

Case Study: Reporting on a Major Security Incident

Participants Execute a Full Blue Team Operation: Monitoring, Detection, Incident Response, and Reporting

Real-World Scenario Simulation: Defending a Corporate Network Against Simulated AttacksPeer Review and Instructor Feedback on Blue Team Performance

Exploring Cutting-Edge Defense Techniques: Machine Learning for Threat Detection, Automation of SOC Operations

Case Study: Implementing Advanced Defense Techniques in a Live Blue Team Exercise

Participants Work on a Comprehensive Capstone Project that Encapsulates All Skills Learned Throughout the Course

Focus on Real-World Application, Reporting, and Analysis

Peer Review and Presentation of Capstone Project

Review of Key Concepts and Techniques Covered During the Course

Sample Exam Questions and Group Discussions

Final Q&A Session and Wrap-Up