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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Course Introduction and Orientation

  • Defining course objectives, anticipated outcomes, and establishing the laboratory environment
  • Reviewing Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) principles and the architectural design of the OpenEDR platform
  • Assessing endpoint telemetry capabilities and identifying relevant data sources

Deploying OpenEDR

  • Installing OpenEDR agents on Windows and Linux operating systems
  • Initializing the OpenEDR server infrastructure and configuring monitoring dashboards
  • Configuring fundamental telemetry streams and log recording parameters

Foundational Detection and Alerting

  • Evaluating event classifications and their operational significance
  • Defining detection rules and establishing alert thresholds
  • Monitoring real-time alerts and notification mechanisms

Event Analysis and Investigation

  • Examining event data for irregular or suspicious patterns
  • Correlating endpoint behaviors with known attack methodologies
  • Utilizing OpenEDR dashboards and search utilities for detailed forensic investigation

Response and Mitigation

  • Executing appropriate responses to alerts and anomalous activities
  • Isolating affected endpoints and neutralizing identified threats
  • Documenting remedial actions and aligning them with incident response protocols

Integration and Reporting

  • Integrating OpenEDR data with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and other security tools
  • Generating comprehensive reports for executive leadership and key stakeholders
  • Applying best practices for sustained monitoring and alert optimization

Capstone Laboratory and Practical Exercises

  • Conducting a hands-on laboratory simulation of realistic endpoint threats
  • Implementing end-to-end workflows for detection, analysis, and response
  • Reviewing laboratory findings and discussing operational lessons learned

Conclusion and Recommended Next Steps

Requirements

  • Fundamental knowledge of cybersecurity principles and concepts
  • Practical experience in Windows and/or Linux system administration
  • Working familiarity with endpoint protection or monitoring solutions

Target Audience

  • IT and security professionals initiating work with endpoint detection tools for government operations
  • Cybersecurity engineers and analysts
  • Security personnel within small to mid-sized business environments

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