In today's digital landscape, securing endpoints is essential to maintaining an organization's cybersecurity. This course focuses on Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions, teaching you how to defend your IT infrastructure from cyber threats. Learn how to enhance your organization's security posture through practical insights and hands-on examples.
Endpoint Detection and Response Essentials
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Identify and analyze current cybersecurity threats targeting endpoints
Implement and integrate EDR/XDR tools into security operations
Apply advanced endpoint hardening techniques within your organization
Skills you'll gain
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Malware Protection
- Cyber Security Assessment
- Endpoint Security
- Incident Response
- Threat Detection
- Mobile Security
- Windows PowerShell
- Cyber Attacks
- ChatGPT
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Security Engineering
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Cybersecurity
- Network Security
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December 2025
Assessments
8 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 8 modules in this course
In this section, we explore the critical role of endpoint detection and response (EDR) in modern cybersecurity, emphasizing its ability to monitor endpoint devices in real-time and initiate automated responses to threats. We discuss how EDR, along with SOAR and SIEM tools, enhances security by analyzing endpoint data to detect malicious activities and implementing actions like data backup, endpoint isolation, and alerting security personnel.
What's included
2 videos3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore the architecture and key components of EDR systems, emphasizing their role in enhancing cybersecurity through robust threat detection and response capabilities. We also examine the design of EDR architectures for effective threat response and analyze EDR/XDR systems for comprehensive threat detection across digital infrastructures.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore the implementation and deployment strategies of EDR/XDR tools to enhance enterprise network security. We focus on designing optimal configurations, understanding prerequisites, and addressing limitations to ensure robust protection.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore the practical applications of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) in cybersecurity, focusing on its integration with ChatGPT to enhance threat detection and response capabilities. We delve into strategies for countering zero-day attacks and detecting insider threats, highlighting EDR's role in transforming data into actionable intelligence and improving organizational security posture.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore advanced evasion techniques against EDR/XDR+ technologies, focusing on bypassing function hooking DLLs and utilizing PowerShell scripts for ETW evasion. We also examine how offensive actors manipulate system features to maintain stealth in compromised environments, enhancing cybersecurity strategies.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore strategies for enhancing endpoint security by implementing robust access controls and securing mobile connections. We also evaluate the effectiveness of EDR technologies to ensure comprehensive protection against evolving cyber threats.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
In this section, we delve into the critical role of DNS logs in cybersecurity, focusing on their ability to detect and block malicious domains. We also explore techniques for identifying DNS tunneling, enhancing network resilience against cyber threats.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we analyze the future of endpoint security by examining emerging trends and strategies to address evolving threats. We focus on designing robust security frameworks to effectively safeguard digital environments against new challenges.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
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