Cyber Defense
Build and operate enterprise security from the ground up. SIEM, EDR, threat hunting, incident response, cloud security, zero trust, and security program management.
This course includes:
- 15 modules, 149 lessons
- 32 hands-on labs
- 16 quizzes
- Lifetime course access
- Certificate of completion
- One certification attempt included
- Certification is lifetime - never expires
- 14-day refund guarantee*
This course prepares you to:
TDEF - Talence Certified Defender 48-hour practical exam, lifetime validity
About This Course
The Cyber Defense course is designed for professionals who are responsible for defending organizational assets against cyber threats. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the various techniques and tools required to effectively protect an organization's IT infrastructure. Throughout this course, participants will learn about the structure and function of a Security Operations Center (SOC), including how to monitor and respond to potential threats in real-time. The course also covers incident response practices, providing hands-on experience in managing and mitigating cyber incidents. The curriculum is designed to be highly practical, with labs and simulations that mimic real-world scenarios. Participants will gain the skills needed to deploy defense mechanisms, analyze security logs, and respond to security breaches swiftly and effectively. This course is ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, and anyone involved in network security or cybersecurity operations. Upon completion, you'll be equipped to manage and defend against cyber threats, ensuring the safety and resilience of your organization's digital environment.
What You'll Learn
Design and operate a Security Operations Center
Deploy and tune SIEM, EDR, and network monitoring solutions
Develop detection rules using Sigma, YARA, and behavioral analytics
Conduct hypothesis-driven and data-driven threat hunts
Lead incident response from triage through recovery
Implement vulnerability management and zero trust architectures
Build and manage enterprise security programs
Course Curriculum
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Module 1 - The Defender's Mindset
The Defender's Mindset Lesson
The Modern Threat Landscape for Defenders Lesson
Defense-in-Depth Architecture Lesson
The Detection Spectrum Lesson
Kill Chain Defensive Mapping Lesson
ATT&CK for Defenders Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 2 - Network Security Architecture
Network Security Architecture Lesson
Network Segmentation Lesson
Zero Trust Network Architecture Lesson
Firewall Design and Policy Lesson
IDS/IPS Deployment Lesson
Network Monitoring and Visibility Lesson
DNS Security Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 3 - Email Security
Email Security Lesson
Email Security Architecture Lesson
Email Authentication Lesson
Anti-Phishing Controls Lesson
Business Email Compromise Detection Lesson
Phishing Response Operations Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 4 - Endpoint Security And Hardening
Endpoint Security and Hardening Lesson
Operating System Hardening Lesson
Endpoint Protection Platforms Lesson
EDR In Depth Lesson
Application Control Lesson
Mobile Endpoint Security Lesson
Data Loss Prevention Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 5 - Vulnerability Management
Vulnerability Management Lesson
Asset Inventory and Attack Surface Lesson
Vulnerability Scanning Lesson
Risk-Based Prioritization Lesson
Remediation Lifecycle Lesson
Program Governance and Reporting Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 6 - Security Monitoring And SIEM
Security Monitoring and SIEM Lesson
Log Architecture Lesson
SIEM Deployment: Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Elastic, Wazuh, and Chronicle Lesson
Correlation Rules and Alerting Lesson
Dashboard Design Lesson
Log Retention and Compliance Lesson
Security Tool Integration Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 7 - Detection Engineering
Detection Engineering Lesson
Detection-as-Code Lesson
Sigma Rules Lesson
YARA for Detection Pipelines Lesson
Building ATT&CK-Aligned Detections Lesson
Detection Testing and Validation Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 8 - Threat Hunting
Threat Hunting Lesson
Threat Hunting Methodology Lesson
Data Sources for Hunting Lesson
Hunting Techniques Lesson
Hunting for Specific Threats Lesson
Hunting Tools Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 9 - Identity Security
Identity Security Lesson
Active Directory Hardening Lesson
Detecting AD Attacks Lesson
Privileged Access Management Lesson
Cloud Identity Security Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 10 - Cloud Security And Cloud Detection
Cloud Security and Cloud Detection Lesson
Cloud Security Architecture Lesson
AWS Security Lesson
Azure Security Lesson
Container and Kubernetes Security Lesson
Cloud Security Posture Management Lesson
Cloud Detection Rule Writing Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 11 - Incident Response And SOAR
Incident Response and SOAR Lesson
IR Planning and Preparation Lesson
Triage and Escalation Lesson
Containment Strategies Lesson
Recovery and Resilience Lesson
SOAR Platform Deployment Lesson
Playbook Design and Automation Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 12 - Security Program Development
Security Program Development Lesson
Building a Security Program Lesson
Risk-Based Prioritization Lesson
Security Metrics and Reporting Lesson
Security Awareness Program Lesson
Vendor and Third-Party Risk Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Module 13 - Advanced Defense And Emerging Threats
Advanced Defense and Emerging Threats Lesson
Purple Teaming Lesson
Deception Technology Lesson
AI and Machine Learning for Defense Lesson
OT/ICS Security Lesson
Supply Chain Defense Lesson
Career: From Analyst to CISO Lesson
Practical Exercises Hands-On
Quiz Assessment
Key Takeaways Lesson
Lab Hands-On
Capstone Project
Defend the Enterprise Project
The Scenario Project
The Detection Challenge Project
The Response Challenge Project
Deliverables Project
Assessment Criteria Project
Certification Preparation
TDEF Certification Lesson
Exam Overview Lesson
Domains and Weightings Lesson
Exam Environment and Rules Lesson
Preparation Strategy Lesson
Registration and Logistics Lesson
After Certification Lesson
Career Leverage Lesson
Certification Roadmap
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