CrowdStrike: For SOC Analysts

Module 1: Console Overview Get acquainted with the CrowdStrike console, your command center for proactive threat detection and incident response. Explore its interface, functionalities, and navigation to ensure a solid foundation for the rest of the course.

Module 2: Where to Spend Your Time Learn to prioritize effectively in a dynamic threat landscape. Understand the critical areas of focus within the CrowdStrike console to optimize your time and as it pertains to SOC work.

Module 3: Triaging a Detection Master the art of rapid detection triage. Develop skills to assess the severity of a detection, determine its scope, and decide on appropriate immediate actions.

Module 4: Useful Open Source Tools to Use Discover a curated toolkit of open-source resources that complement the CrowdStrike platform. Explore how to leverage these tools to enhance your threat intelligence and investigative capabilities.

Module 5: Event Search / CQL Delve into advanced event search techniques and learn how to craft powerful queries in CQL. Learn how to conduct host analysis and leveraging endpoint logs to your advantage.

Module 6: Real-Time Response Features Equip yourself with CrowdStrike's real-time response arsenal. Dive into containment strategies, remote actions, scripting, and other instant response capabilities.

Module 7: Sandbox & Blocking Actions Explore the CrowdStrike sandbox environment and understand its role in threat analysis. Learn to implement blocking actions effectively to halt threats in their tracks.

Module 8: Whitelisting / Exclusions Navigate the nuances of whitelisting and exclusions. Gain insights into striking the right balance between security and operational efficiency.

Module 9: Putting It All Together Immerse yourself in realistic scenarios where you'll apply your newfound knowledge. Walk through end-to-end incident response processes, from detection to resolution.

Module 10: Where to Go Next Chart your future course in the realm of cybersecurity. Discover avenues for continued learning, specialization, and skill refinement to stay ahead in the ever-evolving threat landscape.