LRN0230 - Advanced Cyber Threat Analysis and Mitigation
Course Description
Explore advanced techniques for detecting cyber threats, such as anomaly detection, behavior analysis, and threat intelligence. Learn to identify and respond to sophisticated attacks while understanding threat intelligence’s role in proactive cybersecurity. Gain expertise in malware analysis and reverse-engineering to strengthen your cybersecurity capabilities.Course Outline
Unit 1
Secure Protocols
• Implementation of TLS, HTTPS, and other secure communication standards.
Authentication, Authorization, and Account Management
• Identity and access management (IAM) fundamentals.
• Multi-factor authentication (MFA) and role-based access control (RBAC).
Unit 2
Incident Response & Digital Forensics
• Steps in incident response: detection, containment, recovery.
• Forensic techniques to investigate security incidents.
Security Policies & Governance
• Developing and enforcing security policies.
• Aligning with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Unit 3
Risk Analysis & Supply Chain Risks
• Identifying and mitigating risks in operational and third-party environments.
Privacy, Compliance, and Auditing
• Legal and ethical considerations in data protection.
• Ensuring compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.
Unit 4
Penetration Testing and Security Monitoring
• Conducting penetration tests to identify vulnerabilities.
• Automating monitoring and alerting with SIEM tools.
Code Security & Application Development
• Secure coding practices.
• Testing for vulnerabilities during application development.