Cyber Security

Lesson 1: Deep Dive into Cyber Security Principles (3 hours)

1. Advanced Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability (CIA Triad)
2. In-depth exploration of each principle.
3. Application in real-world scenarios.
4. Advanced Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA)
5. Multi-factor authentication (MFA).
6. Role-based access control (RBAC).
7. Advanced Encryption Techniques
8. Symmetric vs. asymmetric encryption.
9. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and digital certificates.

Lesson 2: Advanced Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Risk Management (3 hours)

1. Emerging Threats and Vulnerabilities
2. Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs).
3. Zero-day vulnerabilities.
4. Advanced Risk Management Techniques
5. Risk assessment frameworks (NIST, ISO/IEC 27005).
6. Quantitative vs. qualitative risk assessment.

Lesson 3: SOC Architecture and Design (3 hours)

1. Building a SOC
2. Key components and architecture.
3. Essential tools and technologies.
4. SOC Models
5. In-house vs. outsourced SOC.
6. Hybrid SOC models.

Lesson 4: SOC Processes and Procedures (3 hours)

1. Incident Detection and Response Workflow
2. Incident detection, triage, and escalation.
3. Post-incident analysis and reporting.
4. SOC Best Practices
5. Standard operating procedures (SOPs).
6. Continuous improvement strategies.

Lesson 5: Threat Intelligence Integration in SOC (3 hours)

1. Understanding Threat Intelligence
2. Types and sources of threat intelligence.
3. The intelligence lifecycle.
4. Using Threat Intelligence in SOC
5. Integration with SOC operations.
6. Enhancing detection and response capabilities

Lesson 6: SOC Metrics and Performance Management (3 hours)

1. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for SOC
2. Incident response time.
3. Detection accuracy.
4. SOC Maturity Models
5. Evaluating and improving SOC maturity.
6. Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for SOC.

Lesson 7: Threat Intelligence Fundamentals (3 hours)

1. Types of Threat Intelligence
2. Tactical, operational, strategic, and technical intelligence.
3. Sources of Threat Intelligence
4. Open-source intelligence (OSINT).
5. Commercial threat intelligence feeds.

Lesson 8: Threat Intelligence Collection and Analysis (3 hours)

1. Collection Techniques
2. Automated vs. manual collection methods.
3. Tools and platforms for threat intelligence collection.
4. Analysis Techniques
5. Data correlation and enrichment.
6. Threat modeling and analysis.

Lesson 9: Threat Intelligence Sharing and Collaboration (3 hours)

1. Intelligence Sharing Frameworks
2. Information Sharing and Analysis Centers (ISACs).
3. Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations (ISAOs).
4. Collaboration Tools and Platforms
5. STIX/TAXII protocols.
6. Trusted Automated eXchange of Indicator Information (TAXII).

Lesson 10: Threat Intelligence Case Studies (3 hours)

1. Real-World Applications of Threat Intelligence
2. Case studies on successful threat intelligence operations.
3. Lessons Learned
4. Analysis of past incidents and application of threat intelligence.

Lesson 11: Advanced Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) (4 hours)

1. SIEM Architecture and Design
2. Core components and architecture.
3. Log collection, aggregation, and normalization.
4. Advanced SIEM Use Cases
5. Correlation rules and alerting.
6. Threat hunting and anomaly detection using SIEM.

Lesson 12: Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) (3 hours)

1. Introduction to SOAR
2. Capabilities and benefits.
3. SOAR in SOC Operations
4. Automating incident response processes.
5. Integration with other security tools.

Lesson 13: Advanced Incident Response (3 hours)

1. Incident Response Planning and Preparation
2. Developing and testing incident response plans.
3. Roles and responsibilities in incident response.
4. Advanced Incident Handling Techniques
5. Forensic analysis and evidence collection.
6. Incident containment, eradication, and recovery.

Lesson 14: Advanced Cyber Security Policies and Frameworks (3 hours)

1. Developing Advanced Security Policies
2. Policy lifecycle management.
3. Examples of advanced security policies.
4. Compliance Frameworks and Standards
5. NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
6. ISO/IEC 27001 and other relevant standards.

Lesson 15: Legal and Regulatory Requirements (3 hours)

1. Advanced Regulatory Compliance
2. Detailed overview of HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, etc.
3. Meeting compliance requirements and audits.
4. Case Studies on Regulatory Compliance
5. Analysis of compliance failures and consequences.

Lab 1: Advanced Network Security Configuration (3 hours)

1. Configuring Advanced Firewall Settings
2. Implementing advanced rules and policies.
3. Setting Up Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
4. Configuring and tuning IDS/IPS.

Lab 2: Advanced Operating System Hardening (3 hours)

1. Hardening Techniques for Windows and Linux
2. Implementing advanced security policies.
3. Using security tools and scripts.

Lab 3: Threat Intelligence Analysis and Reporting (2 hours)

1. Practical Threat Intelligence Analysis
2. Using threat intelligence platforms.
3. Creating and presenting threat intelligence reports.
4. Final Project and Assessment (6 hours)

1. Develop a Comprehensive Plan for SOC and Threat Intelligence Integration
2. Design an integrated SOC and threat intelligence framework for a hypothetical organization.
3. Presenting and Defending the Plan
4. Presentation skills and defending your strategy.

1. Comprehensive Exam Covering All Course Materials
2. Testing knowledge and practical skills.
3. Review and Feedback Session
4. Discussing exam results and course feedback.