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Threat Hunting & Incident Response

Learn to detect advanced persistent threats (APTs), perform memory forensics, and respond to enterprise-level network security breaches.

⏱ Duration: 50 Hours👤 Lead: Marcus Vance, Lead Incident Responder🛡 Sandbox Labs Included

What you'll learn

Configure and utilize SIEM systems (Elasticsearch/Splunk) for event correlation
Detect living-off-the-land binaries (LOLBins) and fileless malware
Perform memory forensics on compromised Windows and Linux servers
Perform host triage and collect network-level digital evidence
Build automated alert playbooks using SOAR platforms

Course Details

Course Overview

The Threat Hunting & Incident Response training course is designed to equip you with the skills required to defend modern enterprise infrastructures. Attackers are becoming more stealthy, bypassing standard antivirus software. This course teaches you how to actively hunt down hidden adversaries.

Active Defense Methodology

Modern defense is not passive. Threat hunting is a proactive approach to search for cyber threats that reside undetected in a network. You will adopt the mindset of an active hunter, utilizing indicators of compromise (IOCs) and indicators of behavior (IOBs) to secure systems.

What Makes This Training Unique?

  • Enterprise-Grade SIEM: Analyze real logs from an active directory domain with thousands of endpoints.
  • Forensic Deep Dive: Learn how to extract indicators from raw memory captures, not just log reports.
  • Incident Playbooks: Gain templates for standard incident response processes that you can adapt for your employer.

Course Curriculum

Module 1: SOC Operations & SIEM Fundamentals

  • Introduction to Enterprise Security Operations (SOC)
  • Elastic Stack (ELK) Architecture & Log Ingestion
  • Writing Detection Rules using KQL and Sigma

Module 2: Host Forensic Triage & Memory Analysis

  • Volatile Memory Acquisition (DumpIt, LiME)
  • Analyzing Memory Dumps with Volatility 3
  • Rootkit Detection and Registry Forensics

Module 3: Advanced Threat Hunting

  • Hunting for Persistence Mechanisms (WMI, Cronjobs, Services)
  • DNS and Network Traffic Anomaly Detection
  • MITRE ATT&CK Framework Mapping

Module 4: Incident Response Life Cycle

  • Containment, Eradication, and Recovery Strategies
  • Building Incident Timelines and Forensic Reports
  • Real-World Cyber Attack Simulation (Ransomware Response)

Prerequisites

  • >Solid understanding of Windows and Linux operating system internals
  • >Basic scripting knowledge (PowerShell or Python)
  • >Familiarity with Syslog and firewall log formats

Course FAQ

Is this course aligned with any certifications?

Yes, this course prepares you for industry-recognized defense certifications like the GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) and Certified Incident Handler (GCIH).

What software will we be using?

We will use open-source enterprise tools including Elastic Security, Velociraptor, Volatility 3, Autopsy, and Wireshark. All tools are pre-configured in your lab VMs.

Student Reviews

“The ransomware simulation lab was intense! It gave me a real taste of what it feels like to respond to a live corporate emergency. Fantastic instructors.”
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Samantha Reed

Security Lead at CrowdStrike

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