Advanced Cyber Security Training Course

Introduction

Elevate your cyber security expertise with our intensive Advanced Cyber Security Training Course. This program delves into cutting-edge techniques and strategies to defend against sophisticated cyber threats, equipping you with the knowledge to proactively protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data. Mastering advanced cyber security is crucial for security professionals seeking to stay ahead of evolving threats and build resilient security architectures in today's complex digital landscape. Our advanced cyber security training course provides in-depth knowledge and practical applications, empowering you to lead and implement robust security measures.

This Advanced Cyber Security training explores complex topics such as advanced persistent threats (APTs), incident response methodologies, threat intelligence analysis, vulnerability exploitation, and security architecture design. You’ll gain expertise in using industry-leading tools and techniques to conduct advanced threat hunting, forensic analysis, and security hardening, meeting the demands of today's sophisticated cyber threat environment. Whether you're a security analyst, incident responder, or security architect, this Advanced Cyber Security course will empower you to lead security initiatives and build a more secure digital environment.

Target Audience:

• Security Analysts
• Incident Responders
• Security Architects
• Cyber Security Engineers
• IT Professionals with Security Responsibilities
• Penetration Testers
• Security Consultants

Course Objectives:

• Understand the landscape of Advanced Cyber Security threats and actors.
• Master advanced techniques for threat detection and analysis.
• Utilize advanced incident response methodologies and frameworks.
• Implement proactive threat intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Analyze and exploit advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Apply advanced vulnerability assessment and penetration testing techniques.
• Design and implement secure network and system architectures.
• Optimize security operations center (SOC) workflows and effectiveness.
• Troubleshoot and address complex cyber security incidents.
• Understand advanced cryptography and its applications in security.
• Explore advanced malware analysis and reverse engineering techniques.
• Apply advanced digital forensics and evidence handling procedures.
• Leverage advanced security automation and orchestration tools.

Duration

10 Days

Course Content

Module 1: Advanced Threat Landscape

• Understanding the evolving Advanced Cyber Security threat landscape.
• Analyzing the motivations and capabilities of advanced threat actors.
• Exploring the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of APTs.
• Identifying emerging cyber threats and attack vectors.
• Best practices for staying informed about the advanced threat landscape.

Module 2: Advanced Threat Detection and Analysis

• Mastering advanced techniques for threat detection and analysis.
• Implementing advanced security information and event management (SIEM) techniques.
• Utilizing behavioral analysis and anomaly detection systems.
• Analyzing network traffic for advanced threats.
• Best practices for advanced threat detection.

Module 3: Advanced Incident Response

• Utilizing advanced incident response methodologies and frameworks.
• Implementing advanced containment and eradication techniques.
• Conducting post-incident analysis and lessons learned.
• Developing and executing advanced incident response plans.
• Best practices for advanced incident response.

Module 4: Threat Intelligence Analysis

• Implementing proactive threat intelligence gathering and analysis.
• Utilizing open-source intelligence (OSINT) and closed-source intelligence.
• Analyzing threat intelligence feeds and reports.
• Developing actionable threat intelligence.
• Best practices for threat intelligence analysis.

Module 5: Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)

• Analyzing and exploiting advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Understanding APT lifecycle and attack stages.
• Detecting and mitigating APT activities.
• Implementing defenses against APTs.
• Best practices for APT defense.

Module 6: Advanced Vulnerability Assessment

• Applying advanced vulnerability assessment and penetration testing techniques.
• Conducting advanced network and application penetration testing.
• Utilizing advanced exploitation frameworks and tools.
• Analyzing and reporting on advanced vulnerabilities.
• Best practices for advanced vulnerability assessment.

Module 7: Secure Architecture Design

• Designing and implementing secure network and system architectures.
• Implementing zero-trust security principles.
• Utilizing secure design patterns and best practices.
• Architecting for resilience and security.
• Best practices for secure architecture design.

Module 8: Security Operations Center (SOC) Optimization

• Optimizing security operations center (SOC) workflows and effectiveness.
• Implementing advanced SOC processes and procedures.
• Utilizing threat hunting methodologies and tools.
• Improving SOC team collaboration and communication.
• Best practices for SOC optimization.

Module 9: Complex Incident Handling

• Troubleshooting and addressing complex cyber security incidents.
• Managing large-scale and sophisticated security breaches.
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders during incidents.
• Implementing advanced recovery and remediation techniques.
• Best practices for complex incident handling.

Module 10: Advanced Cryptography

• Understanding advanced cryptography and its applications in security.
• Analyzing different encryption algorithms and protocols.
• Implementing secure key management practices.
• Understanding cryptographic weaknesses and attacks.
• Best practices for advanced cryptography implementation.

Module 11: Advanced Malware Analysis

• Exploring advanced malware analysis and reverse engineering techniques.
• Conducting static and dynamic malware analysis.
• Utilizing disassemblers and debuggers for malware analysis.
• Understanding advanced malware evasion techniques.
• Best practices for advanced malware analysis.

Module 12: Advanced Digital Forensics

• Applying advanced digital forensics and evidence handling procedures.
• Conducting advanced disk and memory forensics.
• Analyzing network traffic for forensic evidence.
• Maintaining chain of custody and legal admissibility of evidence.
• Best practices for advanced digital forensics.

Module 13: Security Automation and Orchestration

• Leveraging advanced security automation and orchestration tools.
• Implementing security automation playbooks and workflows.
• Utilizing SOAR platforms for incident response and threat hunting.
• Automating repetitive security tasks.
• Best practices for security automation and orchestration.

Module 14: Cloud Security Advanced

• Mastering advanced security considerations for cloud environments.
• Implementing secure cloud architectures and configurations.
• Utilizing cloud-native security services.
• Addressing advanced cloud compliance and governance.
• Best practices for advanced cloud security.

Module 15: Cyber Threat Hunting

• Implementing proactive cyber threat hunting methodologies.
• Utilizing threat intelligence and anomaly detection for hunting.
• Developing and executing threat hunting plans.
• Utilizing specialized threat hunting tools.
• Best practices for effective cyber threat hunting.

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org  Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.