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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction & Course Orientation

  • Defining course goals, expected outcomes, and preparing the lab environment
  • A comprehensive look at EDR concepts and the OpenEDR platform architecture
  • Gaining insight into endpoint telemetry and associated data sources

Deploying OpenEDR

  • Installing OpenEDR agents across Windows and Linux systems
  • Establishing the OpenEDR server and setting up visual dashboards
  • Configuring initial telemetry settings and logging parameters

Fundamental Detection & Alerting

  • Interpreting various event types and understanding their operational significance
  • Setting up detection rules and defining appropriate thresholds
  • Overseeing alerts and system notifications

Event Analysis & Investigation

  • Scrutinizing events to uncover suspicious behavioral patterns
  • Correlating endpoint activities with common attack methodologies
  • Leveraging OpenEDR dashboards and search utilities for deep-dive investigations

Response & Mitigation

  • Taking immediate action in response to alerts and unusual activity
  • Quarantining affected endpoints and executing threat mitigation measures
  • Recording response actions and aligning them with incident response procedures

Integration & Reporting

  • Connecting OpenEDR with SIEM solutions or other security platforms
  • Creating reports for executive leadership and key stakeholders
  • Applying best practices for ongoing monitoring and alert optimization

Capstone Lab & Practical Exercises

  • Engaging in a hands-on simulation of realistic endpoint threats
  • Executing detection, analysis, and response workflows in a practical setting
  • Analyzing lab outcomes and discussing key takeaways

Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A solid grasp of fundamental cybersecurity principles
  • Practical experience in Windows and/or Linux system administration
  • Working knowledge of endpoint protection or monitoring solutions

Target Audience

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

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