CORTEX XDR : Investigation and Analysis (replaced EDU-262)

This 2-day course is an XDR training course that's focused on the role of the XDR Analyst. This is an update and replacement for the previous EDU-262 course, specifically intended for a wide range of security professionals, including SOC, CERT, CSIRT, and XDR analysts, managers, incident responders, and threat hunters.

This course is designed to enable you to:

• Investigate cases, analyze key assets and artifacts, and interpret the causality chain.
• Query and analyze logs using XQL to extract meaningful insights.
• Utilize advanced tools and resources for comprehensive case analysis.
• The course reviews XDR intricacies, from fundamental components to advanced strategies and techniques, including skills needed to navigate case management, platform automation, and orchestrate cybersecurity excellence.

Note: This course replaces Cortex XDR: Investigation and Response(EDU-262)

Objectives

The course is designed to enable cybersecurity professionals, particularly those in SOC/CERT/CSIRT and engineering roles, to use XDR.

The course reviews XDR intricacies, from fundamental components to advanced strategies and techniques, including skills needed to configure security integrations, develop workflows, manage indicators, and optimize dashboards for enhanced security operations.

Target Audience

This course is for a wide range of security professionals, including SOC, CERT, CSIRT, and XDR analysts, managers, incident responders, and threat hunters. It is also well-suited for professional-services consultants, sales engineers, and service delivery partners.

Prerequisites

Participants should have a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles and experience with analyzing incidents and using security tools for investigation.

Course Modules

• 1 - Introduction to Cortex XDR
• 2 - Endpoints
• 3 - XQL
• 4 - Alerting and Detection
• 5 - Vulnerability & Forensics
• 6 - Platform Automation
• 7 - Case Management
• 8 - Dashboards & Reports