Practical CYBER SECURITY with 3 months Internship work placement

Course Outline

SecOps

1. Overview of security operations 

2. ⁠Roles and Responsibilities 

3. ⁠Red team vs Blue team 

Security Monitoring and Incident Detection 

 1.Log Collection and Analysis 

 2. Log Collection Compliance 

3. Security tools and Techs

4. ⁠Criteria to choose tools for secops

Incident Response and Handling 

1. Introduction to Incident Response 

2. ⁠Event Alarm Incident Breach

3. ⁠Incident Response Life Cycle

4. ⁠Incident classification 

5. ⁠Operationalise MItre framework

Incident Response Excercise

 1. Live demonstration of an L1 alert handling process.

SIEM

Microsoft Azure sentinel

Who is a cyber security expert

A cybersecurity expert, often referred to as a cybersecurity professional or cybersecurity specialist, is an individual with specialized knowledge and skills in the field of cybersecurity. Their primary focus is to protect computer systems, networks, and data from security breaches, attacks, and unauthorized access. The role of a cybersecurity expert is crucial in the modern digital landscape where the risk of cyber threats continues to grow.

Key responsibilities and areas of expertise for a cybersecurity expert include:

Network Security: Implementing measures to secure computer networks, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs).

Endpoint Security: Protecting individual devices such as computers, smartphones, and servers from malware, viruses, and other malicious software.

Incident Response: Developing and implementing plans to respond effectively to security incidents, including analyzing and mitigating the impact of security breaches.

Vulnerability Management: Identifying and addressing vulnerabilities in systems and applications to prevent potential exploitation by cyber attackers.

Identity and Access Management (IAM): Managing user identities and controlling access to systems and data, often through authentication and authorization mechanisms.

Security Auditing and Monitoring: Conducting regular security audits, monitoring system logs, and analyzing security alerts to detect and respond to potential security threats.

Security Policy Development: Creating and enforcing security policies and procedures to ensure that an organization’s information assets are protected in accordance with industry best practices and compliance standards.

Security Awareness Training: Educating employees and end-users on security best practices, potential threats, and the importance of cybersecurity hygiene.

Encryption: Implementing encryption techniques to protect sensitive data both in transit and at rest.

Penetration Testing: Conducting ethical hacking activities to identify and address security weaknesses in systems before malicious hackers can exploit them.

Compliance Management: Ensuring that the organization complies with relevant cybersecurity regulations, industry standards, and legal requirements.

Cybersecurity experts may work in various roles and industries, including as security analysts, penetration testers, security consultants, information security officers, and more. The field of cybersecurity is dynamic, and professionals in this field need to stay updated on the latest threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to effectively safeguard information and systems. Certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), and CompTIA Security+ are often pursued by cybersecurity experts to demonstrate their skills and knowledge.