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Introduction to Log Analysis

This course provides foundational log analysis skills and experience using the tools needed to help detect a network intrusion. Students learn how to process logs from Windows and Linux operating systems, firewalls, intrusion detection systems and Web and e-mail servers. Applying their analytical skills, students learn how to assemble evidence found in logs to assist in tasks ranging from building a case to recognizing an intrusion.

Course Overview

Overall Proficiency Level
2 - Intermediate
Course Catalog Number
NIT102
Course Prerequisites

Network Intrusions Basics, CompTIA Security+ certification or EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker certification

Training Purpose
Skill Development
Specific Audience
Contractor
General Public
Delivery Method
Online, Instructor-Led
  • Online, Instructor-Led

Learning Objectives

  • Explain log analysis methodology
  • Analyze and evaluate log files
  • Explain the benefits of log analysis in an intrusion investigation
  • Perform the extraction of information from log files
  • Arrange log file data

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

  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

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

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