Detect, Respond, and Recover from Cloud Cybersecurity Attacks

Overview

Wow, you’re already on the fourth course of the Google Cloud Cybersecurity Certificate. Sharpen your security senses as you learn about log retention policies, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and the intricacies of monitoring and alerts. Learn how to effectively manage and respond to security incidents through business continuity and disaster recovery. Happy learning!

Syllabus

Detection foundations

Gear up for a deep dive into the heart of security operations! In this module, you’ll delve into crucial topics for detecting security activities, focusing on log retention policies, intrusion detection and prevention systems, and the intricacies of monitoring and alerts. You'll learn about incident management and attack mitigation strategies. And you’ll take a guided tour through logging fundamentals and monitoring best practices, equipping you with the knowledge to effectively manage and respond to security incidents.

Detection in practice

Get ready to outsmart cyber adversaries! In this module, we'll dissect the attack playbook step by step, learning to spot those sneaky intrusion attempts before they wreak havoc. You’ll also learn how to create detection rules, expand your toolbelt with query tools to analyze logs, and identify indicators of compromise (IoC).

Incident response management and attack mitigation

Ready to become an incident response expert? From the first sign of trouble to those crucial lessons learned. You'll learn to communicate like a pro, keeping everyone in the loop while you contain the chaos. We'll delve into the art of the post-mortem, figuring out exactly what went down and how to prevent it next time. And get this – you'll become an expert of automation, designing playbooks that streamline the response and give you back precious time. By the end, you'll be the go-to expert, orchestrating security operations with efficiency.

Incident recovery

Brace yourself for the ultimate resilience challenge! In this module, you'll become the architect of disaster-proof cloud systems. We'll cover everything from bulletproof backup strategies to lightning-fast recovery plans – because when systems fail, every second counts. You'll harness the power of automation to detect attacks and respond like a digital SWAT team. We'll explore the ins and outs of BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) tools, your ultimate weapons in the fight against downtime. Remember, recovery is your secret weapon – and this module will teach you how to wield it with precision.