Blue Team Fundamentals: Security Operations and Analysis Training Course
The Blue Team is responsible for defending an organisation's network, systems, and data against cyber threats. It focuses on monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents using a range of tools and strategies to strengthen cybersecurity defences.
This course covers the defensive side of cybersecurity, including security operations, threat detection, incident response, and log analysis. Participants will gain hands-on experience with key tools and techniques used to defend against cyber threats.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level IT security professionals who want to develop their skills in security monitoring, analysis, and response.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of a Blue Team in cybersecurity operations.
- Use SIEM tools for security monitoring and log analysis.
- Detect, analyse, and respond to security incidents.
- Perform network traffic analysis and gather threat intelligence.
- Apply best practices in Security Operations Centre (SOC) workflows.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Plenty of exercises and practical sessions.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customisation Options
- To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Blue Team Operations
- Overview of the Blue Team and its role in cybersecurity
- Understanding attack surfaces and threat landscapes
- Introduction to security frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, CIS)
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Introduction to SIEM and log management
- Setting up and configuring SIEM tools
- Analysing security logs and detecting anomalies
Network Traffic Analysis
- Understanding network traffic and packet analysis
- Using Wireshark for packet inspection
- Detecting network intrusions and suspicious activity
Threat Intelligence and Indicators of Compromise (IoCs)
- Introduction to threat intelligence
- Identifying and analysing IoCs
- Threat hunting techniques and best practices
Incident Detection and Response
- Incident response lifecycle and frameworks
- Analysing security incidents and containment strategies
- Forensic investigation and malware analysis fundamentals
Security Operations Centre (SOC) and Best Practices
- Understanding SOC structure and workflows
- Automating security operations with scripts and playbooks
- Blue Team collaboration with Red Team and Purple Team exercises
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, firewalls, IDS/IPS)
- Experience with Linux and Windows operating systems
Audience
- Security analysts
- IT administrators
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Network defenders
Open Training Courses require 5+ participants.
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Testimonials (2)
Clarity and pace of explanations
Federica Galeazzi - Aethra Telecomunications SRL
Course - AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Advanced Threat Detection & Response
It did give me the insight what I needed :) I am starting teaching on a BTEC Level 3 qualification and wanted to widen my knowledge in this area.
Otilia Pasareti - Merthyr College
Course - Fundamentals of Corporate Cyber Warfare
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