CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis
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CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis
This course is part of CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-410) Specialization
Instructor: Bill Rosenthal
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What you'll learn
Set up auditing and vulnerability management plans to find system flaws.
Collect and analyze intelligence from both network and host data sources.
Review security log data using common utilities and SIEM tools.
Data files for this course are provided in the first course of this specialization, "CFR: Risk and Threat Analysis".
Skills you'll gain
- Data Analysis
- Intelligence Collection and Analysis
- Analysis
- Vulnerability Scanning
- Network Analysis
- Network Security
- Linux Commands
- Information Systems Security
- Vulnerability Assessments
- Auditing
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Computer Security
- Vulnerability Management
- Cyber Attacks
- Cybersecurity
- Penetration Testing
- Data Collection
- Correlation Analysis
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January 2026
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this course, you'll continue developing your cybersecurity skills by implementing cybersecurity auditing, implementing a vulnerability management plan, assessing vulnerabilities, and conducting penetration testing. Then, you'll collect cybersecurity intelligence from both network-based and host-based sources. You'll also analyze log data using common Windows and Linux tools, as well as security information and event management (SIEM) tools.
This is the third course in a multi-course Specialization. All of the courses in this Specialization require that you purchase the CFR-410 LogicalLABS, which are interactive, browser-based virtual labs that simulate the activity environment. These labs are already set up with the data files, networking, and system configurations required to perform the activities. With the coupon code provided in the first course for 25% off, the labs cost approximately $60. If you already purchased the labs for the first course, you're all set.
Now that you've analyzed the threats to your organization and their attack process, you can assess just how prepared your current security posture is to defend against these threats. The assessment process includes multiple methods and tools that will assist you in identifying weak points in the organization. More importantly, assessment will reveal how to correct these weaknesses and mitigate risk in the organization.
What's included
1 reading6 plugins
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
- Course Introduction•5 minutes
6 plugins•Total 250 minutes
- Lesson Introduction•5 minutes
- Implement Cybersecurity Auditing•60 minutes
- Implement a Vulnerability Management Plan•60 minutes
- Assess Vulnerabilities•60 minutes
- Conduct Penetration Testing•60 minutes
- Lesson Summary•5 minutes
Even with the most thorough testing of a security infrastructure, at some point there will be problems. You may be able to stop them as they occur and before they cause any damage, or you may have to deal with investigation of an incident that you were unable to stop. Having good security intelligence at all times will help you keep your systems secure or make them secure again.
What's included
5 plugins
5 plugins•Total 175 minutes
- Lesson Introduction•5 minutes
- Deploy a Security Intelligence Collection and Analysis Platform•55 minutes
- Collect Data from Network-Based Intelligence Sources•55 minutes
- Collect Data from Host-Based Intelligence Sources•55 minutes
- Lesson Summary•5 minutes
Now that you've collected security intelligence from a wide variety of log-based sources, you can begin to dissect those logs to reveal key information about potential threats and vulnerabilities. Log analysis is a powerful process that can turn your security intelligence into actionable data.
What's included
4 plugins
4 plugins•Total 130 minutes
- Lesson Introduction•5 minutes
- Use Common Tools to Analyze Logs•60 minutes
- Use SIEM Tools for Analysis•60 minutes
- Lesson Summary•5 minutes
You'll wrap things up and then validate what you've learned in this course by taking an assessment.
What's included
1 reading1 assignment
1 reading•Total 5 minutes
- Course Summary•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
- Course Assessment•15 minutes
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