Course

Data and Event Analysis

Learn how to analyze different types of data.

    Syllabus

  • Data Normalization Video — 00:01:53
    • Learn about normalizing data so you can effectively analyze it.

  • Interpret Common Data Values Video — 00:01:37
    • Learn about interpreting information in a universal format.

  • 5-tuple Video — 00:02:20
    • Learn about the five different values that comprise a network connection.

  • Retrospective Analysis Video — 00:01:52
    • Learn about retrospective analysis with FirePower.

  • Threat Analysis Video — 00:04:18
    • Learn how to perform a threat analysis.

  • Correlation Rules Video — 00:05:13
    • Learn about correlation rules in FirePower.

  • Compare rule-based detection vs. behavioral and statistical detection Video — 00:02:58
  • Describe the relationship of SOC metrics to scope analysis (time to detect, time to contain, time to respond, time to control) Video — 00:00:43

Syllabus

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.

Meet the author

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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