For most security teams, high operational tempo (measured in dumpster fire lumens) incentivizes analysts to stick to well-tailored playbooks that prioritize remediation at the expense of proper incident scoping and root cause analysis. Though modern endpoint security products have significantly improved host visibility, most critical incidents will require the acquisition and analysis of additional endpoint data.
This course focuses on four core investigative competencies: endpoint data collection, investigative triage, incident response pivots, and root cause analysis.
Instructor: Alissa Torres (On-Demand)
Course Length: 16 Hours
Tuition: $575 USD
This page is for the On-Demand version of this course. Please check our Live Events Calendar for any live presentations of this class currently scheduled.
After learning about key endpoint artifact and memory analysis techniques for Windows and Linux, attendees will work through real-world scenarios in hands-on labs. We’ll pivot from initial detection into host triage analysis to discern attackers’ discovery, defense evasion and lateral movement techniques. Attendees will learn to identify key indicators for the generation of high-fidelity detections.
Key Takeaways
Learning Objectives:
- Gain fundamental knowledge of modern Windows and Linux host artifacts.
- Explain logical investigative workflows for host pivoting, data collection, and analysis.
- Develop an understanding of use cases for incident response host pivots and root cause analysis.
Performance Objectives:
- Develop host triage collection and analysis skills for effective investigations of Windows and Linux systems.
- Properly identify file system, OS, and memory artifacts to support timeline creation and attack path reconstruction.
- Build deductive reasoning and investigative prowess through hands-on exercises built around real-world scenarios.
Who Should Take This Course
- Security Operations/Incident Response Analysts
- Threat Hunters
- Tactical Threat Intel Analysts
- Digital Forensics Investigators
- Red teamers who want to perfect their operational discipline
Audience Skill Level
- Basic understanding of Windows and/or Linux OS fundamentals
- Familiarity with attack path models, threat actor frameworks, and hunt methodologies
- STUDENT REQUIREMENTS
- 1-2 years of experience in security operations, incident response, or threat hunting.
System Requirements
- Stable Internet access
- x86 architecture CPU clocked at 2 GHz or higher that is capable of nested virtualization
(Apple Silicon is currently not supported) - A computer with at least 8 GB of RAM. 16 GB is recommended
- VMWare Workstation or VMWare Fusion
(VirtualBox and other VM software is not supported) - Windows 10/11, MacOSX+, or a currently supported Linux Distribution
- Full Administrator/root access to your computer or laptop
System must also have at least 80GB of available disk space, 2 vCPUs, and be able to connect to a wireless network for Internet access.
About Our On-Demand Courses…
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* Cyber Range access and other course features may vary from course to course. See the specific details for each course on its registration page.
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Trainer & Course Author
Alissa Torres is a blue team practitioner/educator turned consultant, laser-focused on the people element of the SecOps equation. With 3 dog-years of experience spanning roles in active and passive IT and security operations, she discovered her passion for adversary hunt while serving in the trenches as an incident analyst with a third-party remediation services company, and later, leading an incident response team for a global manufacturing company. As a seasoned presenter, Alissa shares insights from her real-world experiences but she certainly hopes your mileage varies (dramatically, in some cases) from her own.