Course Outline

Introduction to ArcSight ESM

  • Overview of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and ArcSight ESM for government
  • Understanding the architecture of ArcSight ESM for effective deployment in public sector environments

Configuring ArcSight Connectors

  • Types of ArcSight connectors and their specific purposes for government operations
  • Procedures for installing and configuring ArcSight connectors to ensure seamless integration with existing systems
  • Best practices for managing connector updates and maintaining system health in a government setting

ArcSight ESM Management

  • Guidance on navigating the ArcSight Console for efficient administration and oversight
  • Strategies for managing users, groups, and permissions to ensure secure access and compliance with government regulations
  • Steps for configuring network and device resources to enhance operational efficiency and security for government

Correlation Rules and Security Monitoring

  • Fundamentals of correlation rules and the process of creating them for government use
  • Methods for deploying correlation rules to enable real-time threat detection in public sector networks
  • Utilizing the dashboard for comprehensive security monitoring and rapid response for government agencies

Reporting and Visualization

  • Procedures for creating custom reports to support advanced security analytics for government operations
  • Guidelines for designing effective dashboards and visualizations to enhance situational awareness in public sector environments
  • Best practices for reporting and alerting to ensure timely and actionable insights for government agencies

Active Lists, Session Lists, and Data Monitors

  • An introduction to lists and data monitors within the ArcSight framework for government use
  • Steps for configuring and managing lists to facilitate dynamic threat detection in public sector networks
  • Practical applications of data monitors to support proactive security measures for government agencies

Tool Optimization

  • Techniques for customizing dashboards to improve operational visibility and decision-making for government
  • Strategies for streamlining event streams to enhance monitoring efficiency and analysis capabilities in public sector environments

Advanced Variable Construction and Developing Lists and Rules

  • Methods for creating complex variables in ArcSight to support advanced security operations for government
  • Using variables to filter and refine event data for more precise threat identification and response in public sector networks
  • Procedures for developing and managing lists to enable dynamic event categorization and tracking for government agencies
  • Guidance on creating advanced rules for automated threat detection and response, tailored to the needs of government operations

Advanced Correlation Techniques and Search Methods

  • Strategies for correlating disparate event data to uncover sophisticated threats in public sector environments
  • Applications of advanced correlation techniques for addressing real-world threat scenarios in government networks
  • Leveraging ArcSight's search capabilities for deep-dive investigations and threat hunting within the context of government security operations
  • Tips and tricks for constructing effective search queries to support comprehensive threat analysis for government agencies

System Maintenance and Troubleshooting

  • Procedures for performing ArcSight ESM backup and restore operations to ensure data integrity and availability in public sector environments
  • Guidelines for monitoring system performance and troubleshooting common issues to maintain optimal operation of security systems for government
  • Best practices for ArcSight ESM maintenance to support continuous improvement and reliability in government security infrastructure

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental understanding of cybersecurity principles and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) operations
  • Previous experience with Micro Focus ArcSight ESM

Audience

  • Security analysts for government agencies and other public sector organizations
  • Cybersecurity and IT professionals in the public sector
 35 Hours

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