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Course Outline
Foundations of Detection Engineering
- Core concepts and responsibilities
- The detection engineering lifecycle
- Key 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
- Leveraging TI to inform detection design
- Mapping threats to relevant log sources
Building Effective Detection Rules
- Rule logic and pattern structures
- Detecting behavioural 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 like Windows or Linux
- Familiarity with basic cybersecurity terminology
Target Audience
- Junior analysts interested in security monitoring
- New members of a SOC team
- IT professionals transitioning into detection engineering
21 Hours
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.