Introduction to Security Analysis from CDW

Introduction to Security Analysis

Most IT professionals are aware of the importance their jobs play in securing an organization, but many are not adequately trained in this important function and may not know where to begin. This hands-on course gives a jumpstart into the analysis of network intrusions, compromised hosts, and malware. Students will learn what common attacks look like, how to track and analyze malicious activity, and what mitigation steps should be taken.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level

1 - Basic

Course Prerequisites

A background in information technology
Basic understanding of networking and security concepts
Light experience with the Windows Sysinternals Suite

Training Purpose

Management Development

Skill Development

Specific Audience

All

Delivery Method

Classroom

Online, Instructor-Led

Course Locations

8890 McGaw Road
Suite 200
Columbia, MD 21045

625 W Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661

5908 Headquarters Drive
Suite 400
Plano, TX 75024

201 N Franklin St
Floor 37
Tampa, FL 33602

40 E. Rio Salado Parkway
Suite 200
Tempe, AZ 85281

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Learning Objectives

Profile/baseline the hosts, services and activity in a computer network
Perform user-level attribution of unwanted activity in a network
Compare observed network traffic to expected topology
Identify and observe the core components of an operating system
Conduct basic behavioral analysis of malware on a running Windows system

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):

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