Cybersecurity Operations & Incident Response (COIR)
Explore critical skills in security operations, threat detection, and incident response strategies.
Cybersecurity Operations & Incident Response (COIR)
Explore critical skills in security operations, threat detection, and incident response strategies.
Cybersecurity Operations & Incident Response (COIR)
Overview
Cybersecurity professionals must be able to detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents effectively. This category focuses on the fundamentals of security operations, threat intelligence, and incident response strategies to mitigate cyber threats.
What You Will Learn
- Security operations center (SOC) processes and tools
- Threat detection, intelligence, and analysis
- Incident response lifecycle and methodologies
- Digital forensics and evidence collection
- Risk management and compliance considerations
Why This Matters
Organizations face increasing cyber threats that require rapid detection and response to minimize damage. Mastering these skills prepares professionals to mitigate attacks, investigate incidents, and strengthen security defenses.
Hands-On Learning
Students will gain experience using:
- SIEM platforms (Splunk, Wazuh) for log analysis and security monitoring
- Threat intelligence tools (MITRE ATT&CK, AlienVault OTX)
- Incident response playbooks for handling cybersecurity events
- Forensic analysis techniques for malware and breach investigations
đź”— Continue to hands-on projects within this category to enhance your skills in cybersecurity operations and incident response. Projects in this section are labeled COIR-1, COIR-2, and so on to reflect your progress through this domain.
COIR-1: Incident Detection with SIEM
COIR-1: Incident Detection with SIEM Overview Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms play a critical role in modern cybersecurity by centralizing log collection, analyzing security events, and detecting potential threats. This project introduces students to using SIEM tools for log analysis, anomaly detection, and real-time security monitoring. What You Will Learn Collecting and analyzing security logs Detecting anomalies and security threats using SIEM Correlating events from multiple sources Configuring alerts and dashboards for security monitoring Hands-On Learning Students will gain experience using:
COIR-2: Threat Intelligence & IOC Analysis
COIR-2: Threat Intelligence & IOC Analysis Overview Cyber threat intelligence helps security professionals identify, track, and mitigate cyber threats. This project focuses on gathering, analyzing, and applying threat intelligence data to detect Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) and improve cybersecurity defenses. What You Will Learn Understanding Threat Intelligence and its role in cybersecurity Collecting IOCs from public and private sources Analyzing malicious indicators such as IPs, domains, hashes, and URLs Using threat intelligence platforms (TIPs) to enrich security operations Hands-On Learning Students will gain experience using:
COIR-3: Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
COIR-3: Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Overview Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) is crucial for investigating cyber incidents, collecting digital evidence, and responding to security breaches. This project focuses on forensic analysis techniques to examine system artifacts, detect malicious activity, and reconstruct attack timelines. What You Will Learn Collecting and analyzing digital evidence Performing disk and memory forensics Extracting artifacts from system logs and registry files Investigating malware infections and insider threats Reconstructing attack timelines to determine root cause Hands-On Learning Students will gain experience using:
COIR-4: Threat Hunting & Adversary Emulation
COIR-4: Threat Hunting & Adversary Emulation Overview Threat hunting involves proactively searching for cyber threats lurking in an organization’s network before they can cause harm. This project introduces students to threat-hunting methodologies, adversary simulation techniques, and behavioral analysis using security data. What You Will Learn Identifying Indicators of Attack (IOAs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) Using adversary emulation frameworks for realistic attack simulations Leveraging SIEM tools and endpoint detection & response (EDR) solutions for proactive detection Applying behavioral analytics and threat intelligence in threat-hunting workflows Hands-On Learning Students will gain experience using: