Security Event Triage: Monitoring Assets and Topology from Pluralsight

Protecting your network is now more important than ever. You can accomplish this by comparing what you know should be on the network to current network and vulnerability scans in order to identify abnormal network devices and traffic.

Being able to identify what should and what shouldn't be on your network is the first step in identifying suspicious activity on your network. In this course, Security and Event Triage: Monitoring Assets and Topology, you will learn the techniques that can help you identify potential security breaches. First, you'll learn about the importance of continuously inventorying network devices so that you know what should be on your network. Next, you'll see how to analyze network device scans and network traffic patterns to establish a baseline and to identify anomalies. Finally, you'll explore how to analyze network vulnerability scans to identify weaknesses that require attention. When you're finished with this course, you'll know how to quickly and effectively identify network anomalies.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Network Device Inventory

Network Scanning

Detecting Vulnerabilities

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Examines network security, which is highly relevant in industry and academia

Teaches techniques for identifying potential security breaches, which is a valuable skill for many roles

Covers network device inventory, network scanning, and detecting vulnerabilities, which are core skills for network security professionals

Taught by Daniel Lachance, who is recognized for their work in network security

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Security Event Triage: Monitoring Assets and Topology with these activities:

Follow tutorials on network monitoring and detection tools

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Enhance understanding of network monitoring and detection techniques by following tutorials on tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and Security Onion

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Identify resources for tutorials on network monitoring and detection tools
Follow tutorials to install and use the tools
Practice using the tools to monitor network traffic and detect potential threats

Review Network Security by O'Reilly

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Provide a foundational understanding of network security, threat modeling, intrusion detection, and DDoS defense

View Network Security: Private Communication in a... on Amazon

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Read chapters 1-3 and complete the exercises
Summarize the key concepts in your own words

Conduct a Network Vulnerability Assessment

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Gain hands-on experience in identifying and mitigating network vulnerabilities by conducting a vulnerability assessment using tools such as Nessus or OpenVAS

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Install and configure a vulnerability scanning tool
Scan the network for vulnerabilities
Analyze the scan results and prioritize vulnerabilities
Develop a plan to mitigate the identified vulnerabilities

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Security Incident Response Plan

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Demonstrate understanding of incident response by creating a plan that outlines procedures for detecting, responding to, and recovering from security incidents

Browse courses on Security Incident Response

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Identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities
Develop procedures for detecting and responding to security incidents
Create a communication plan for notifying stakeholders of security incidents

Write a blog post on best practices for network security

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Reinforce understanding of network security concepts by sharing knowledge through writing a blog post on best practices for securing networks

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Research best practices for network security
Write a blog post outlining the best practices and their benefits
Publish the blog post and share it with others

Career center

Learners who complete Security Event Triage: Monitoring Assets and Topology will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts, also known as Cybersecurity Analysts, investigate and identify security vulnerabilities and threats to computer systems. They implement safeguards to mitigate risks and protect systems from unauthorized access. This course can help build a foundation for this role by teaching you the techniques used to identify network anomalies and security breaches.

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Incident Responder

Incident Responders investigate and respond to security incidents. They work with security systems and technologies to contain and mitigate the impact of security breaches. This course can help build a foundation for this role by teaching you the techniques used to identify network anomalies and security breaches.

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Cybersecurity Engineer

Cybersecurity Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer security systems. They protect networks and systems from unauthorized access and cyberattacks. This course can help build a foundation for this role by teaching you the techniques used to identify network anomalies and security breaches.

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Security Operations Center (SOC) Analyst

SOC Analysts monitor and analyze security data from across an organization to identify and mitigate security threats and incidents. They work with security systems and technologies to protect networks and systems from unauthorized access and cyberattacks. This course can help build a foundation for this role by teaching you the techniques used to identify network anomalies and security breaches.

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Security Analyst

Security Analysts monitor and analyze security data to identify and mitigate security threats and incidents. They work with security systems and technologies to protect networks and systems from unauthorized access and cyberattacks. This course can help build a foundation for this role by teaching you the techniques used to identify network anomalies and security breaches.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain network security systems and devices. They work with firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and other security technologies to protect networks from unauthorized access and cyberattacks. This course can help build a foundation for this role by teaching you the techniques used to identify network anomalies and security breaches.

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Cybersecurity Researcher

Cybersecurity Researchers develop new methods and techniques for protecting computer systems and networks from cyberattacks. They work with security systems and technologies to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities and threats. This course may be useful for developing knowledge and skills in network security and threat detection.

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IT Manager

IT Managers plan, organize, and direct the activities of an organization's IT department. They are responsible for the overall operation and management of IT systems and networks. This course may be useful for developing knowledge and skills in network security and threat detection.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on security best practices and risk management. They help organizations identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities and threats. This course may be helpful for developing knowledge and skills in network security and threat detection.

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Security Architect

Security Architects design and implement security measures to protect computer networks and systems. They analyze security risks and vulnerabilities, and develop plans to mitigate them. This course may be useful for developing knowledge and skills in network security and threat detection.

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Threat Intelligence Analyst

Threat Intelligence Analysts research and analyze cyber threats and vulnerabilities. They provide organizations with information about the latest threats and how to mitigate them. This course may be useful for developing knowledge and skills in network security and threat detection.

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Cloud Security Architect

Cloud Security Architects design and implement security measures for cloud computing environments. They ensure that cloud-based systems and data are protected from unauthorized access and cyberattacks. This course may be useful for developing knowledge and skills in network security and threat detection.

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Systems Engineer

Systems Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer systems. They work with hardware, software, and networks to ensure that systems meet business requirements. This course may be useful for building a foundation in network monitoring and security.

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Network Administrator

Network Administrators manage and maintain computer networks. They install and configure network devices, and monitor network traffic to ensure smooth operation. This course may be helpful for building a foundation in network monitoring and security.

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Network Engineer

Network Engineers design, implement, and maintain computer networks. They install and configure network devices, and monitor network traffic to ensure smooth operation. This course may be helpful for building a foundation in network monitoring and security.

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