• Online, Self-Paced

This course focuses on network analysis and hunting of malicious activity from a security operations center perspective. We will dive into the NetFlow strengths, operational limitations of NetFlow, recommended sensor placement, NetFlow tools, visualization of network data, analytic trade craft for network situational awareness and networking hunting scenarios.

Learning Objectives

  • Provide an understanding of the NetFlow data format.
  • Describe common NetFlow collection, analysis, and visualization tools.
  • Cover situational awareness and hunting analytic tradecraft.
  • Fuse NetFlow with other data sources.

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 Defense 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.

Feedback

If you would like to provide feedback for this course, please e-mail the NICCS SO at NICCS@hq.dhs.gov.