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Detection Engineering Fundamentals

  • Core concepts and responsibilities
  • The detection engineering lifecycle
  • Essential tools and telemetry sources

Understanding Log Sources

  • Endpoint logs and event artifacts
  • Network traffic and flow data
  • Logs from cloud and identity providers

Threat Intelligence for Detection

  • Types of threat intelligence
  • Utilizing TI to inform detection design
  • Mapping threats to relevant log sources

Building Effective Detection Rules

  • Rule logic and pattern structures
  • Detecting behavioral versus signature-based activity
  • Employing Sigma, Elastic, and SO rules

Alert Tuning and Optimization

  • Reducing false positives
  • Iterative rule refinement
  • Understanding alert context and thresholds

Investigation Techniques

  • Validating detections
  • Pivoting across data sources
  • Documenting findings and investigation notes

Operationalizing Detections

  • Versioning and change management
  • Deploying rules to production systems
  • Monitoring rule performance over time

Advanced Concepts for Junior Engineers

  • MITRE ATT&CK alignment
  • Data normalization and parsing
  • Automation opportunities in detection workflows

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of networking concepts
  • Experience operating systems such as Windows or Linux
  • Familiarity with core cybersecurity terminology

Target Audience

  • Junior analysts focused on security monitoring
  • Newly appointed SOC team members
  • IT professionals transitioning into detection engineering
 21 Hours

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