Foundations of Detection Engineering
47mBeginner2024-02-28
Authors

Eric Thomas
Course details
Cybersecurity threats are everywhere. They’re numerous, constantly evolving, and it’s not a matter of if you’ll face a threat, but when. Detecting threats before they hit is the best defense, and in this course, threat detection engineer Eric Thomas shows you the fundamental concepts and techniques of threat detection. Learn how to develop custom detections, manage alerts, and how to work with other specialized security teams to catch bad actors early. Whether you’re a cybersecurity professional looking to move into this fast-growing specialty, or looking to enhance your cybersecurity knowledge and gain an understanding of threat detection principles, join Eric in this course to find out how you can bolster your organization’s cybersecurity efforts.
Skills covered
Software Quality AssuranceVulnerability ManagementNetwork SecurityFoundationsCybersecuritySoftware Development
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Entering a fast-growing industry
- 02 - What you should know
1. Introduction to Detection Engineering
- 03 - What is detection engineering
- 04 - The history of intrusion detection
- 05 - A day in the life of a detection engineer
- 06 - Career pathways for detection engineers
2. Detection Engineering Fundamentals
- 07 - Understanding the adversary
- 08 - Detection lifecycle, part 1 - Gathering requirements
- 09 - Detection lifecycle, part 2 - Research
- 10 - Detection lifecycle, part 3 - Development
- 11 - Detection lifecycle, part 4 - Testing
- 12 - Demo - Using third-party analytics
- 13 - Demo - Researching attack techniques
3. Practical Implementation of Detection Engineering
- 14 - Detection engineering and threat intelligence
- 15 - Detection engineering and the SOC
- 16 - Detection engineering and incident response
- 17 - Working with SIEM systems
- 18 - Demo - Translating sigma rules to SIEM
Conclusion
- 19 - Building on your detection skills
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