As cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and scale, organizations must adopt advanced threat detection and monitoring strategies to protect their critical systems and data. SEC511: Cybersecurity Engineering – Advanced Threat Detection and Monitoring is designed to equip cybersecurity professionals with the theoretical knowledge necessary to identify, analyze, and mitigate sophisticated cyber threats. This course focuses on the principles of security monitoring, threat intelligence, anomaly detection, and incident response, ensuring that participants can effectively build and manage security operations in complex IT environments.

Over five days, participants will explore advanced security monitoring techniques, network traffic analysis, endpoint threat detection, and security information and event management (SIEM) best practices. The course will also cover behavioral analytics, adversary tactics, and the latest cybersecurity frameworks to help organizations stay ahead of cyber adversaries. By the end of the training, attendees will have a solid foundation in advanced threat detection methodologies and cybersecurity engineering principles, preparing them to enhance their organization’s security posture.

Upon completion of this course, participants will:

• Understand the core principles of cybersecurity engineering and threat detection.
• Learn how to implement advanced security monitoring and network defense strategies.
• Gain knowledge of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Explore threat intelligence methodologies and cyber threat hunting techniques.
• Analyze security event logs and detect anomalies using SIEM solutions.
• Understand the role of behavioral analytics in detecting cyber threats.
• Develop strategies for incident response, forensics, and remediation planning.
• Apply cybersecurity frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and NIST guidelines.

This course is designed for professionals involved in Cybersecurity operations and threat detection, Security engineering and architecture, SOC (Security Operations Center) analysis and management, Incident response and digital forensics, Network security and infrastructure defense, Threat intelligence and cyber threat hunting, and IT risk management and compliance.

Day 1: Foundations of Advanced Threat Detection

• Overview of cybersecurity engineering principles
• The evolving threat landscape: APTs, ransomware, and insider threats
• Security monitoring fundamentals and proactive defense strategies
• Introduction to security information and event management (SIEM)

Day 2: Network and Endpoint Threat Detection

• Advanced network traffic analysis and anomaly detection
• Endpoint detection techniques: EDR and XDR concepts
• Deep packet inspection (DPI) and network forensics fundamentals
• Behavioral analytics and machine learning in threat detection

Day 3: Threat Intelligence and Cyber Threat Hunting

• Introduction to threat intelligence frameworks (MITRE ATT&CK, Cyber Kill Chain)
• Understanding Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and Indicators of Attack (IoAs)
• Proactive cyber threat hunting methodologies
• Real-world threat intelligence applications

Day 4: Incident Response and Log Analysis

• Incident response lifecycle and best practices
• Log correlation and analysis for security monitoring
• Detecting and responding to lateral movement and persistence techniques
• Digital forensics fundamentals for security investigations

Day 5: Advanced Security Engineering and Risk Mitigation

• Cybersecurity frameworks: NIST, CIS Controls, ISO 27001
• Red team vs. blue team methodologies and security testing
• Automating security monitoring and response with SOAR solutions
• Course review, discussion on future cybersecurity trends, and Q&A session

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that including:

• (30%) Based on Case Studies
• (30%) Techniques 
• (30%) Role Play
• (10%) Concepts
• Pre-test and Post-test
• Variety of Learning Methods
• Lectures
• Case Studies and Self Questionnaires
• Group Work
• Discussion
• Presentation

International Center for Training & Development (ICTD) will award an internationally recognized certificate(s) for each delegate on completion of training.

To be advised as per course location. This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Daily Course Timings:

    08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee / Tea

    08:20 - 10:00       First Session

    10:00 - 10:20       Coffee / Tea / Snacks

    10:20 - 12:20       Second Session

    12:20 - 13:30       Lunch Break & Prayer Break

    13:30 - 15:00       Last Session