This course will teach you essential Blue Teaming skills such as threat hunting, incident response, digital forensics, and malware analysis. After obtaining your MBT certification, you will be fully prepared to work in a Security Operations Center (SOC).

The Blue Team is a critical part of any organization's cybersecurity posture. The Blue Team is responsible for defending the organization's networks and systems from attacks.

The Blue Team is always under pressure to keep up with the latest threats. You need to be able to keep up with the latest security technologies and techniques. You also need to be able to think strategically and plan for long-term security.

One of the biggest challenges for the Blue Team is staying ahead of the curve. Attackers are always looking for new ways to exploit vulnerabilities, and defenders need to be ready to respond. It's not enough to just deploy the latest security tools. You also need to make sure they are properly configured and managed. And you need to have a plan for dealing with threats that may not be covered by your security tools.

The Blue Team also needs to be prepared for surprises. Attackers often use unexpected methods, and defenders need to be ready for anything.

Cybersecurity analysts, also known as blue team analysts, are in high demand in the current job market. They typically earn a salary of $70,000 to $90,000 per year. Some may earn more depending on their level of experience and the company they work for. Many companies are willing to pay a higher salary to secure the services of a qualified blue team analyst.

The MCSI Blue Team certification will equip you with the skillset necessary to carry out the following tasks:

• Investigate compromised machines and uncover what the attackers did
• Rapidly reverse engineer and analyze malware samples to understand adversary capabilities
• Identify anomalies and indicators of attacks on the network that enterprise security products have failed to catch
• Track ongoing attack campaigns and provide actionable advice to teams in charge of defending the network(s)
• Harden and protect networks against the most common attack vectors

MCSI is one of the most respected and trusted names in cyber security education and training. Our certifications teach critical skills, knowledge and abilities needed to advance a career in cyber security. Our courses are comprehensive and up-to-date, and our instructors are experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping students learn. MCSI provides the real-world skills and knowledge you need to protect any organization from cyber threats.

• Deploy and manage incident mitigation strategies and tools

  Deploying and managing incident mitigation strategies and tools can help organizations protect their systems, data, and customers. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, organizations should consider a variety of options when defending their networks.

  Application whitelisting

  Application whitelisting is a security feature that allows approved applications to run while blocking all other applications. This security feature is used to prevent unauthorized code from running on a computer, which could result in the computer being compromised.

  Patching applications and operating system

  Patching an application or an operating system is the process of applying a software update, also known as a patch. This update fixes a problem or security vulnerability to the software. The patch may be released by the software's developer, or it may be released by the company that created the software's operating system.

  Hardening user applications and operating system

  One method of securing a computer system is to harden the user applications and the operating system. Hardening means making the applications and the operating system more resistant to attack by creating a more secure environment. Hardening can involve reducing the number of vulnerabilities that are present and by increasing the security of the environment.

  Automated analysis and content filtering

  Automated analysis and content filtering for security is the process of using software to automatically scan and analyze network traffic and content for malicious or unauthorized activity. This can help to identify threats and vulnerabilities early, and can help to protect against data breaches, malware infections, and other security threats.

  Restrict administrative privileges

  Limiting administrative privileges makes it more difficult for unauthorized users to gain access to the system, and also makes it more difficult for them to damage or exploit the system.

  Network segmentation

  Network segmentation for security is the process of logically separating a network into segments to improve security. Each segment is isolated from the others, so that if one segment is compromised, the other segments are not affected. Segmentation also makes it more difficult for attackers to move around the network and access sensitive data.

  Intrusion detection and response

  Intrusion detection and response is a process of monitoring the systems for any unauthorized activities and respond to it in the quickest possible manner. The main aim of this process is to prevent any potential damage to the system and also keep the confidential data safe.

  Backup and recovery

  Backup and recovery is the process of creating copies of data so that it can be restored if it is lost or damaged. This can include both data files and system files. The copies can be stored on removable media, such as disks or tapes, or on remote servers.

• Investigate and contain security intrusions on Windows systems

  Whenever you are responsible for a network, it is important to be proactive in investigating and containing security intrusions. This means being familiar with the various methods hackers use to exploit systems, and having the tools and knowledge necessary to detect and respond to incidents quickly.

  Using all log types and sources

  A critical aspect of incident response and digital forensics is the ability to effectively work with all log types and sources. By being able to effectively analyze all available logs, investigators can gain a more complete understanding of what occurred during an incident and the extent of the damage.

  Performing timeline analysis

  Timeline analysis is a process used in digital forensics and incident response to help investigators and analysts make sense of events that have occurred on a system. By creating a timeline of events, investigators can better understand how an incident unfolded and what actions were taken by malicious actors.

  Conducting impact assessments

  An impact assessment is a process that helps organizations determine the potential consequences of a security incident. This can include both business and technical impacts, as well as the risks associated with each. The assessment can help organizations prioritize their response and mitigation efforts, as well as develop a incident response plan.

  Recover compromised systems

  One of the most important aspects of incident response is the ability to recover a compromised system. In order to do this, you must have a solid plan in place and be able to execute it quickly. If your system is not recoverable, you may lose important data or even the entire system.

  Writing detection rules

  The security operations centre (SOC) is a vital part of any organization's security infrastructure. It is responsible for monitoring and managing the organization's security infrastructure and responding to any security incidents.

  One of the techniques that the SOC uses to detect attacks is called anomaly detection. This technique is used to find out what is normal behavior for the network and systems, and then look for activity that deviates from this norm. Then detection rules must be written in order to catch attackers in the act.

• Analyse suspicious binaries and malware samples

  The purpose of malware analysis is to determine the intent of the author of the malware. In order to do this, analysts dissect the code and look for malicious functions. Some common techniques that analysts use include reverse engineering and static analysis.

  Structured reverse engineering

  Malware analysis is the process of examining malicious software in order to understand how it works, what it does, and how it can be removed. A structured approach to malware analysis can help you to focus on the most important aspects of the malware and to avoid getting overwhelmed by the amount of information that can be gathered.

  Static and dynamic analysis

  Static analysis is the process of examining a program without actually executing it. This can be done by looking at the code itself, or by extracting information from the executable file.

  Dynamic analysis is the process of executing a program in a controlled environment and observing its behavior.

  Rapidly identifying different malware types

  One of the most important aspects of malware analysis is the speed with which it is conducted. Detailed reverse engineering can take a great deal of time, and during that time the malware may be able to do a great deal of damage. Rapid malware analysis, on the other hand, can be conducted very quickly, and it can still provide a sufficient level of information about the malware.

  Reverse engineering shellcode

  Reverse engineering shellcode can help an organization understand how an adversary exploited a vulnerability and what malicious actions the adversary may have taken. Additionally, reverse engineering shellcode can help identify any potential new vulnerabilities an organization may be susceptible to.

• Identify “unknown unknowns” in the network
• Produce usable and actionable threat intelligence that assists business leaders make cyber security investment and divestment decisions
• Write custom security tools to defend large-scale enterprise networks

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