• Online, Self-Paced

While you may be prepared to detect the use of malware on your system, what if an adversary uses a legitimate software tool for a nefarious purpose? Adversaries may buy or steal software and use it in unexpected ways. Learn how adversaries leverage this technique so you can defend your organization.

Learning Objectives

You will be able to identify and validate critical threats related to threat actor attempts to exfiltrate your organization's valuable data and potentially attempt to extort your organization for financial gain.
You will be able to use a SIEM tool to identify indicators of compromise and validate whether they should be investigated further.
You will learn response and mitigation recommendations to keep your organization safe.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cyber Operations
  • Exploitation Analysis

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.