Description

Introduction of Advanced SIEM

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions are at the core of modern cybersecurity operations, enabling real-time threat detection and response. This course dives deep into advanced SIEM capabilities, including correlation rule development, security analytics, and proactive threat hunting strategies. Participants will gain hands-on experience with advanced techniques to enhance threat detection and incident response efficiency.

Prerequisites

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of SIEM solutions.
• Familiarity with security monitoring and log analysis.
• Understanding of cybersecurity threats and attack vectors.

Table of Contents

1. Advanced SIEM Architecture and Data Processing
1.1 SIEM Evolution: Traditional vs. Next-Gen Capabilities
1.2 High-Performance Data Ingestion and Processing
1.3 Log Parsing, Normalization, and Enrichment
1.4 Scalability and Performance Optimization

2. Correlation Rule Development for Threat Detection
2.1 Understanding Event Correlation and Rule Logic
2.2 Writing Custom Correlation Rules for Threat Patterns
2.3 Multi-Stage Attack Detection and Kill Chain Analysis
2.4 Reducing False Positives and Enhancing Rule Accuracy

3. Security Analytics and Anomaly Detection
3.1 Behavioral Analysis for User and Entity Monitoring (UEBA)
3.2 Machine Learning for Threat Prediction and Detection
3.3 Identifying Insider Threats and Lateral Movement
3.4 Real-Time Alerting and Actionable Insights

4. Threat Intelligence Integration
4.1 Leveraging Threat Intelligence Feeds in SIEM(Ref: SIEM Implementation: Best Practices for Security Operations)
4.2 Correlating External Threat Data with Internal Logs
4.3 Automating Threat Enrichment and Response Actions
4.4 Open-Source vs. Commercial Threat Intelligence Platforms

5. Proactive Threat Hunting with Advanced SIEM
5.1 Threat Hunting Methodologies and Frameworks
5.2 Creating Custom Queries for Hunting Suspicious Activity
5.3 Using MITRE ATT&CK Framework for Threat Hunting
5.4 Case Studies: Real-World Threat Hunting Scenarios

6. Advanced SIEM for Incident Response and Forensics
6.1 Advanced Log Analysis for Digital Forensics
6.2 Automating Incident Response with SIEM and SOAR
6.3 Investigating and Containing Active Threats
6.4 Reporting and Post-Incident Analysis

7. Optimizing Advanced SIEM Performance and Operations
7.1 Performance Tuning for Large-Scale Deployments
7.2 Reducing Alert Fatigue and Noise Reduction Strategies
7.3 Compliance Monitoring and Audit Reporting
7.4 Conducting Regular Security Assessments

8. Future Trends in SIEM and Threat Hunting
8.1 AI and Automation in SIEM and Security Operations
8.2 Extended Detection and Response (XDR) vs. SIEM
8.3 Cloud-Native SIEM Solutions and Serverless Security
8.4 The Role of SIEM in Zero Trust Architectures

This course equips security professionals with advanced skills to enhance SIEM’s threat detection and response capabilities. By mastering correlation, analytics, and threat hunting, participants will improve their organization’s security posture and gain proactive defense strategies against modern cyber threats.

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