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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction & Course Orientation

  • Course goals, anticipated outcomes, and setting up the lab environment.
  • A broad overview of EDR concepts and the OpenEDR platform architecture.
  • Grasping the nuances of endpoint telemetry and its various data sources.

OpenEDR Deployment

  • Installing OpenEDR agents on Windows and Linux endpoints.
  • Setting up the OpenEDR server and customizing dashboards.
  • Establishing basic telemetry and logging configurations.

Basic Detection and Alerting

  • Interpreting different event types and their operational significance.
  • Configuring detection rules and defining alert thresholds.
  • Monitoring alerts and managing notifications.

Event Analysis & Investigation

  • Scrutinizing events to uncover suspicious patterns.
  • Correlating endpoint behaviors with known attack techniques.
  • Utilizing OpenEDR dashboards and search utilities for deep-dive investigations.

Response & Mitigation

  • Taking action on alerts and suspicious activities.
  • Isolating compromised endpoints and mitigating active threats.
  • Recording actions taken and integrating findings into incident response protocols.

Integration & Reporting

  • Connecting OpenEDR with SIEM platforms and other security tools.
  • Creating reports suitable for management and key stakeholders.
  • Implementing best practices for ongoing monitoring and alert tuning.

Capstone Lab & Practical Exercises

  • Simulating real-world endpoint threats in a hands-on lab environment.
  • Executing detection, analysis, and response workflows.
  • Reviewing lab outcomes and discussing key lessons learned.

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of core cybersecurity principles.
  • Prior experience managing Windows and/or Linux systems.
  • Familiarity with endpoint protection or monitoring solutions.

Target Audience

  • IT and security professionals new to endpoint detection tools.
  • Cybersecurity engineers.
  • Security teams in small to mid-sized enterprises.

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