Data and Event Analysis Course

Learn how to analyze different types of data.

21 minutes

Course description

Once you have the data, you need to analyze it. Explore the details of data and event analysis, including retrospective analysis, data normalization and threat analysis.

Syllabus

Describe the relationship of SOC metrics to scope analysis (time to detect, time to contain, time to respond, time to control)

Video - 00:01:00
Compare rule-based detection vs. behavioral and statistical detection

Video - 00:03:00
Correlation Rules

Video - 00:05:00
Learn about correlation rules in FirePower.
Threat Analysis

Video - 00:04:00
Learn how to perform a threat analysis.
Retrospective Analysis

Video - 00:02:00
Learn about retrospective analysis with FirePower.
5-tuple

Video - 00:02:00
Learn about the five different values that comprise a network connection.
Interpret Common Data Values

Video - 00:02:00
Learn about interpreting information in a universal format.
Data Normalization

Video - 00:02:00
Learn about normalizing data so you can effectively analyze it.

Meet the author

Matt Carey

Matt Carey is a network engineer who has been in the IT field for over a decade. He has worked on over 100 networks with his main focus being Cisco WAN, DC, SDN and security solutions.

Working as a consultant has given him exposure to many different technologies and skills, which has helped him excel in IT. Teaching has always been one of his passions, and he started working as an instructor about five years into his career. He enjoys using his experience to help others further their careers in IT and security.

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