Blue Team Fundamentals
Master defensive cybersecurity operations and SOC analyst skills
Course Overview
This 8-week course provides a comprehensive introduction to Blue Team fundamentals, focusing on defensive cybersecurity operations. It covers essential skills for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating cyber threats, as well as managing security incidents in real-world scenarios.
This course prepares students for entry-level to mid-level Blue Team roles within Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and enterprise security environments.
Learning Outcomes
Understand the fundamental principles of Blue Team operations
Detect and respond to security incidents in real-time
Conduct log analysis and correlation using SIEM platforms
Perform threat hunting and network traffic analysis
Implement proactive defense mechanisms to prevent cyber attacks
Use industry-standard tools for continuous monitoring and defense
Understand the role of threat intelligence in cybersecurity defense
Develop incident response plans and post-incident reporting
Course Details
8 weeks (64 hours)
Virtual & In-Person
Basic networking and security knowledge
Splunk, Wireshark, ELK Stack
What's Included
- SIEM platform training
- Hands-on SOC simulations
- Threat hunting exercises
- Incident response playbooks
- Industry certification preparation
Course Curriculum
8 comprehensive modules covering defensive cybersecurity operations
Week 1
Introduction to Blue Team Operations
- •Overview of Blue Team and Defensive Security
- •Understanding the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- •Roles and Responsibilities in a SOC
- •Key Metrics and KPIs for SOC Performance
- •Cyber Kill Chain Analysis
Week 2
Network Security and Traffic Analysis
- •Network Protocols and Security Fundamentals
- •Network Traffic Analysis with Wireshark
- •Identifying Malicious Network Activity
- •Network Monitoring and Intrusion Detection
- •Packet Analysis and Forensics
Week 3
SIEM Platforms and Log Analysis
- •Introduction to SIEM Platforms (Splunk, ELK Stack)
- •Log Collection, Parsing, and Correlation
- •Creating Custom Dashboards and Alerts
- •Advanced Search Techniques and Queries
- •SIEM Use Cases and Implementation
Week 4
Threat Detection and Analysis
- •Threat Intelligence and IOCs
- •Behavioral Analysis and Anomaly Detection
- •Malware Analysis Fundamentals
- •Signature-based vs. Behavioral Detection
- •Threat Hunting Methodologies
Week 5
Incident Response and Management
- •Incident Response Lifecycle
- •Incident Classification and Prioritization
- •Evidence Collection and Preservation
- •Communication and Escalation Procedures
- •Post-Incident Analysis and Reporting
Week 6
Threat Hunting and Proactive Defense
- •Threat Hunting Concepts and Methodologies
- •Hypothesis-driven Hunting
- •Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Detection
- •Hunting with MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- •Proactive Defense Strategies
Week 7
Security Automation and Orchestration
- •Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)
- •Playbook Development and Implementation
- •Automated Incident Response
- •Integration with Security Tools
- •Workflow Optimization
Week 8
Advanced Topics and Career Preparation
- •Cloud Security Monitoring
- •Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
- •Threat Intelligence Platforms
- •Career Development and Certification Paths
- •Final Project and Portfolio Development
Career Opportunities
Launch your career in defensive cybersecurity and SOC operations
SOC Analyst (Tier 1/2/3)
Threat Hunter
Incident Responder
Security Analyst
Cyber Defense Analyst
SIEM Engineer
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Security Operations Manager
Cyber Threat Analyst
Digital Forensics Analyst
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