Continuous Monitoring And Security Operations

Overview:

Introduction:

Continuous monitoring and security operations focus on proactively identifying, analyzing, and responding to potential security threats in real time. These practices ensure the ongoing protection of an organization's systems, data, and infrastructure. By integrating automated monitoring tools with well-defined operational processes, organizations can enhance threat detection, minimize risks, and maintain compliance with security standards. This training program equips participants with the skills to implement and manage continuous monitoring and security operations effectively.

Program Objectives:

At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

• Identify the principles and practices of continuous monitoring and security operations.

• Utilize and manage security monitoring tools and techniques.

• Analyze and respond to security incidents and threats.

• Develop and maintain security operations procedures.

• Evaluate and enhance security posture through continuous improvement.

Targeted Audience:

• Security Analysts.

• IT Security Managers.

• Network Security Engineers.

• Incident Response Teams.

• IT Operations Professionals.

Program Outline:

Unit 1:

Introduction to Continuous Monitoring:

• Overview of continuous monitoring concepts and importance.

• Key components and tools for continuous monitoring.

• The process of setting up monitoring systems and infrastructure.

• Defining monitoring objectives and scope.

• How to integrate monitoring with other security operations.

Unit 2:

Security Operations Fundamentals:

• Core principles of security operations and incident management.

• Overview of security operations center (SOC) functions.

• Frameworks of implementing and managing security operations processes.

• Security event and incident lifecycle management.

• Key performance indicators (KPIs) for security operations.

Unit 3:

Security Monitoring Tools and Techniques:

• Overview of common security monitoring tools: SIEM, IDS/IPS.

• The process of configuring and tuning security monitoring systems.

• Methods of collecting and analyzing security data and logs.

• Correlating and prioritizing security events.

• Importance of using threat intelligence for proactive monitoring.

Unit 4:

Incident Response and Management:

• Incident detection and response strategies.

• Managing and escalating security incidents.

• Processes involved in conducting forensic analysis and investigations.

• The importance of developing and implementing incident response plans.

Unit 5:

Enhancing Security Operations:

• Continuous improvement strategies for security operations.

• Tools for evaluating and updating security policies and procedures.

• Automation and orchestration in security operations.

• The important of measuring and reporting on security operations effectiveness.