Advanced Persistent Threat
Master APT detection, analysis, and defense strategies
Course Overview
This specialized 8-week course provides comprehensive training on Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), focusing on understanding, detecting, analyzing, and defending against sophisticated nation-state and criminal cyber operations. Students will learn advanced threat hunting, attribution techniques, and strategic defense methodologies.
The curriculum covers APT lifecycle, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), threat intelligence analysis, and advanced incident response, preparing students for roles in threat intelligence, advanced security operations, and cyber defense.
Learning Outcomes
Understand APT attack lifecycle and methodologies
Identify and analyze APT tactics, techniques, and procedures
Conduct advanced threat hunting and detection
Perform APT attribution and campaign analysis
Implement strategic defense against persistent threats
Analyze malware and tools used by APT groups
Develop threat intelligence on APT activities
Design and execute APT incident response procedures
Course Details
8 weeks (64 hours)
Virtual & In-Person
Advanced cybersecurity knowledge and experience
Threat Intelligence, Attribution, Defense
What's Included
- Real APT case study analysis
- Advanced threat hunting labs
- Malware analysis environments
- Threat intelligence platforms
- Expert-led APT simulations
Course Curriculum
8 comprehensive modules covering advanced persistent threat analysis and defense
Week 1
Introduction to Advanced Persistent Threats
- •APT Definition and Characteristics
- •APT vs. Traditional Cyber Attacks
- •APT Threat Landscape and Evolution
- •Nation-State and Criminal APT Groups
- •APT Attack Lifecycle and Kill Chain
Week 2
APT Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
- •MITRE ATT&CK Framework for APTs
- •Initial Access and Persistence Techniques
- •Privilege Escalation and Lateral Movement
- •Command and Control (C2) Infrastructure
- •Data Exfiltration and Impact Techniques
Week 3
APT Reconnaissance and Intelligence Gathering
- •Target Selection and Profiling
- •Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) for APTs
- •Social Engineering and Spear Phishing
- •Supply Chain and Third-Party Targeting
- •Infrastructure Reconnaissance
Week 4
APT Malware and Tools Analysis
- •APT Malware Families and Variants
- •Custom Tools and Living-off-the-Land Techniques
- •Backdoors and Remote Access Tools (RATs)
- •Rootkits and Stealth Techniques
- •Malware Attribution and Clustering
Week 5
APT Detection and Threat Hunting
- •APT Detection Strategies and Methodologies
- •Behavioral Analysis and Anomaly Detection
- •Threat Hunting for APT Activities
- •Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and TTPs
- •Advanced Persistent Threat Simulation
Week 6
APT Attribution and Campaign Analysis
- •Attribution Methodologies and Challenges
- •Technical and Non-Technical Attribution
- •Campaign Tracking and Timeline Analysis
- •False Flag Operations and Deception
- •Confidence Levels in Attribution
Week 7
APT Defense and Mitigation Strategies
- •Defense-in-Depth Against APTs
- •Network Segmentation and Micro-Segmentation
- •Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- •Deception Technologies and Honeypots
- •Threat Intelligence Integration
Week 8
APT Incident Response and Recovery
- •APT Incident Response Planning
- •Containment and Eradication Strategies
- •Forensic Analysis of APT Attacks
- •Recovery and Lessons Learned
- •APT Case Study Analysis and Presentation
Career Opportunities
Advance your career in advanced threat analysis and strategic cyber defense
APT Analyst
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Advanced Threat Hunter
Cyber Threat Researcher
Attribution Analyst
Strategic Cyber Defense Analyst
Nation-State Threat Specialist
Advanced Incident Responder
Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager
Chief Threat Intelligence Officer
Ready to enhance your team's cybersecurity skills?
Contact us at +1 571-379-8933