SIEM Threat Hunting Basics
Develop foundational skills to proactively search for and identify suspicious activities within security information and event management (SIEM) systems.
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Course contents
6 modules · 30 lessons · 3h
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Introduction to SIEM Fundamentals
Understand the core purpose of SIEM and how to navigate the environment.
- What is SIEM?
Explain SIEM as a central hub for security log collection and analysis.6 min - The Role of SIEM in Security Ops
How SIEM helps security teams see the 'big picture' of an organization's health.6 min - Logs: The Fuel for SIEM
Introduction to what security logs are and why they matter for detection.6 min - Navigating the SIEM Interface
A walkthrough of common dashboard components and data views.6 min - The Lifecycle of a Security Event
From an action occurring on a device to appearing in the SIEM.6 min
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Mastering SIEM Search Techniques
Learn to write queries to filter and extract meaningful data from logs.
- Anatomy of a Search Query
Breaking down the structure of a standard SIEM search expression.6 min - Basic Filtering Techniques
Using keywords and field-value pairs to find specific events.6 min - Logical Operators: AND, OR, NOT
Combining multiple criteria to narrow down search results effectively.6 min - Advanced Search: Wildcards and Ranges
Using symbols and numeric ranges to find patterns in complex data.6 min - Time-Based Searching
How to isolate events within specific time windows to find incidents.6 min
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Identifying Indicators and Patterns
Recognize signs of compromise, specifically focusing on remote access threats.
- What are Indicators of Compromise (IoC)?
Defining IPs, hashes, and domains that signal a potential breach.6 min - Recognizing Suspicious Patterns
Identifying repetitive or unusual sequences of events in logs.6 min - Understanding XRDP Protocols
Explaining how XRDP works and why it is a target for attackers.6 min - Hunting for XRDP Brute Force
Using search queries to find failed login spikes in XRDP logs.6 min - Detecting Unauthorized Remote Access
Identifying successful XRDP logins from unusual locations or times.6 min
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Behavioral Analytics and Correlation
Use advanced logic to detect anomalies and link related events.
- Intro to Behavioral Analytics
Focusing on 'how' users act rather than just static signatures.6 min - Establishing a Baseline
Learning what 'normal' looks like to better spot the 'abnormal'.6 min - What are Correlation Rules?
Linking disparate events (e.g., login + file delete) to trigger alerts.6 min - Creating Simple Correlation Logic
Building a rule that triggers when X happens followed by Y.6 min - Detecting Anomalous Data Transfers
Applying behavioral concepts to spot potential data exfiltration.6 min
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Alert Interpretation and Investigation
Analyze SIEM outputs to determine if a threat is real or a false alarm.
- Anatomy of a SIEM Alert
Understanding the metadata and urgency levels provided by an alert.6 min - Benign vs. Malicious Activities
Criteria for distinguishing between admin work and attacker activity.6 min - The Incident Investigation Workflow
Step-by-step process of following the breadcrumbs after an alert.6 min - Verifying Indicators
Cross-referencing SIEM data with external threat intelligence.6 min - Summarizing Findings
How to document an investigation for response teams.6 min
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Proactive Threat Hunting Methodology
Move from waiting for alerts to actively searching for hidden threats.
- The Threat Hunting Mindset
Shifting from reactive monitoring to proactive searching.6 min - Developing a Hunt Hypothesis
Creating a 'what if' scenario to guide your search (e.g., 'What if an attacker is using XRDP?').6 min - Executing a Proactive Hunt
Running queries across historical data to find missed threats.6 min - Turning Hunts into Detections
How a successful manual hunt becomes a permanent correlation rule.6 min - Continuous Improvement
Refining queries and logic based on hunt results.6 min
The XRDP Intruder Hunt
You are tasked with investigating a series of suspicious logs. You must use your search skills to find a hidden XRDP-based attack, determine if it was successful, and distinguish it from normal admin activity.
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