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Module 7 of 8

Security Operations and Monitoring

Master the daily operations and monitoring of enterprise security systems

Security Operations and Monitoring
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Learn to monitor and operate security systems and networks. Master intrusion detection systems, operating system security, email security, authentication systems, security automation, and incident response fundamentals.

This comprehensive module contains 7 lessons covering essential security operations and monitoring techniques for enterprise environments.

Premium Module Benefits:

  • • Full access to all 7 comprehensive security operations lessons
  • • Interactive IDS/IPS configuration and monitoring exercises
  • • Real-world incident response scenario simulations
  • • Hands-on SOAR platform and automation workshops
  • • Progress tracking and completion certificates
  • • Part of the complete Security+ preparation track
7
Lessons
125 min
Duration
Premium
Access
10
Points

What You'll Learn

By the end of this module, you'll have mastered security operations and monitoring techniques essential for maintaining enterprise security.

Understand the importance of security operations and monitoring in maintaining enterprise security posture
Learn about intrusion detection and prevention systems including IDS/IPS deployment and management strategies
Master operating system security controls including group policies, SELinux, and security hardening techniques
Comprehend email security protocols including SPF, DMARC, DKIM, and email security gateway implementation
Understand single sign-on technologies including SAML, OAuth, and federated authentication architectures
Learn multi-factor authentication concepts and implementation strategies for enhanced security
Explore security automation and orchestration (SOAR) for efficient incident response and security operations

Module Lessons

This module contains the following lessons:

1
Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems
15 min
Lesson

Learn about intrusion detection and prevention systems, understanding the differences between IDS and IPS, deployment strategies, and how they work to protect network infrastructure.

IDS vs IPS
Network Monitoring
Signature Detection
Anomaly Detection
Alert Management
System Deployment
2
Operating System Security
20 min
Lesson

Learn about operating system security controls and hardening techniques, including group policies for Windows environments and SELinux for Linux systems.

Group Policy
SELinux
Access Controls
System Hardening
Security Policies
OS Configuration
3
Email Security
20 min
Lesson

Learn about comprehensive email security including Email Security Gateways (ESGs), SPF, DMARC, DKIM protocols, and email threat protection strategies.

Email Security Gateways
SPF Records
DMARC Policy
DKIM Signatures
Anti-Phishing
Email Encryption
4
Single Sign-On
15 min
Lesson

Get to know more about Single Sign-On (SSO) technologies including SAML, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and federated authentication architectures.

SAML Protocol
OAuth Framework
OpenID Connect
Identity Providers
Service Providers
Federation
5
Multi-Factor Authentication
20 min
Lesson

Learn about multi-factor authentication concepts including something you know, something you have, something you are, and modern MFA implementation strategies.

Authentication Factors
Biometric Authentication
Hardware Tokens
SMS/Voice MFA
App-Based MFA
Risk-Based Authentication
6
Security Automation and Orchestration
15 min
Lesson

Understand how modern security operations centers leverage SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) for incident response and security automation.

SOAR Platforms
Playbook Automation
Workflow Orchestration
API Integration
Response Automation
Security Operations
7
Incident Response Basics
20 min
Lesson

Learn about the standard stages of incident response including preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned.

IR Lifecycle
Incident Classification
Containment Strategies
Evidence Collection
Recovery Planning
Post-Incident Analysis

Perfect For

SOC Analysts

Security operations center analysts who need to understand monitoring systems, incident detection, and response procedures.

Security Engineers

Security engineers responsible for implementing and maintaining security monitoring infrastructure and automation systems.

Security+ Students

Anyone preparing for the Security+ exam who needs to master security operations and monitoring concepts tested on the certification.