The course "Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response" equips learners with critical skills for effectively managing and responding to cyber threats. Through a blend of theoretical concepts and hands-on practice, participants will delve into advanced network situational awareness, network packet analysis, and incident response strategies aligned with organizational security policies.
Advanced Network Analysis and Incident Response
This course is part of Intrusion Detection Specialization
Instructor: Jason Crossland
Sponsored by ITC-Infotech
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What you'll learn
Understand the differences between network situational awareness and traditional NIDS for effective incident detection.
Gain proficiency in using GOTS and COTS tools for network packet analysis and troubleshooting networking challenges.
Learn to conduct ROC analysis on IDS data and interpret event graphs and precision-recall metrics for better decision-making.
Explore the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and SANS Incident Response Cycle to effectively manage and respond to cyber incidents.
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November 2024
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of network analysis and incident response strategies, focusing on the differentiation between Network Situational Awareness and Intrusion Detection Systems. Students will learn to apply anomaly detection techniques and utilize various network packet analysis tools. The curriculum includes developing alarm systems through Graph Analysis and interpreting key performance metrics like ROC analysis. Emphasis is placed on evaluating incident response mechanisms and understanding the implications of Artificial Intelligence in cybersecurity. Participants will also gain practical skills in applying the NIST Cybersecurity Framework and the SANS Incident Response Cycle to real-world scenarios.
What's included
1 video3 readings
This course dives into advanced network situational awareness, exploring how it differs from conventional NIDS.
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5 videos3 readings3 assignments
This module introduces foundational concepts in Network Packet Analysis, providing insights into both government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) tools used for analyzing network traffic.
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4 readings3 assignments6 plugins
This module will guide students through the process of conducting ROC analysis on IDS data and interpreting various graphical representations, including event graphs, precision-recall (P-R) graphs, and thresholds.
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6 videos3 readings3 assignments
This module focuses on the importance of aligning response strategies with organizational security policies, while also evaluating the risks associated with automated responses.
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5 videos4 readings3 assignments
This course explores the complexities of intrusion detection and response in constrained environments.
What's included
1 video2 assignments
This course delves into the application of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0 and the SANS Incident Response Cycle in managing cyber incidents.
What's included
6 readings3 assignments4 plugins
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