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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction & Course Orientation

  • Review of course objectives, expected outcomes, and the lab environment setup
  • An overview of EDR concepts and the architectural design of the OpenEDR platform
  • Comprehending endpoint telemetry and associated data sources

Deploying OpenEDR

  • Installation of OpenEDR agents across Windows and Linux endpoints
  • Configuration of initial telemetry settings and logging mechanisms

Fundamental Detection and Alerting

  • Understanding the nature of event types and their operational significance
  • Setting detection rules and establishing appropriate thresholds
  • Monitoring the flow of alerts and notifications

Event Analysis & Investigation

  • Scrutinizing events for indicative patterns of suspicion
  • Correlating endpoint behaviors with prevalent attack techniques
  • Utilizing OpenEDR dashboards and search utilities for thorough investigation

Response & Mitigation

  • Addressing alerts and managing suspicious activity effectively
  • Isolating compromised endpoints and mitigating associated threats
  • Documenting actions taken and integrating them into incident response protocols

Integration & Reporting

  • Connecting OpenEDR with SIEM systems and other security tools
  • Producing reports tailored for management and key stakeholders
  • Applying best practices for sustained monitoring and alert optimization

Capstone Lab & Practical Exercises

  • Engaging in a hands-on lab that simulates real-world endpoint threats
  • Implementing detection, analysis, and response workflows in a practical setting
  • Critical review and discussion of lab outcomes and key takeaways

Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of core cybersecurity concepts
  • Practical experience in Windows and/or Linux system administration
  • Familiarity with endpoint protection or monitoring solutions

Target Audience

  • IT and security professionals commencing their journey with endpoint detection tools
  • Cybersecurity engineers
  • Security staff within small to mid-sized enterprises

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