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AI Tactical Skills:

Azure Cloud Incident Response

Overview

The AI Azure Cloud Incident Response skill building training is designed to help you build on job skills for responding to various incidents. This outline ensures a comprehensive and hands-on approach to mastering Azure incident response over a structured three-day period.

Who is this class for:

Cyber Security engineers / analysts
Network and system administrators
Drone, & Robotic Engineers & Developers
Drone Operators
Digital Forensics Investigators
Penetration Testers
Cloud computing personnel
Cloud project managers
Operations support looking for career advancement

Day 1: Introduction to Azure Security and Incident Response

Morning Session: Foundations and Overview

Welcome and Introduction
- Overview of the workshop goals and agenda
- Importance of incident response in cloud environments
Azure Security Fundamentals
- Introduction to Microsoft Defender for Cloud
- Overview of Azure security architecture and key concepts
Incident Response Basics
- Incident response lifecycle: preparation, detection, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activity
- Key roles and responsibilities in incident response

Afternoon Session: Tools and Preparation

Azure Security Tools and Services
- Deep dive into Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel, and Azure Monitor
- Configuring and managing security alerts
Setting Up Your Incident Response Environment
- Configuring a secure Azure environment for incident response
- Setting up and utilizing Azure Log Analytics
Practical Lab: Initial Setup
- Hands-on lab: Configure Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel
- Setting up security policies and alert rules

Day 2: Detection and Analysis

Morning Session: Advanced Detection Techniques

Threat Detection in Azure
- Understanding threat detection methodologies in Azure
- Utilizing Microsoft Sentinel for threat detection
Log Analysis and Monitoring
- Collecting and analyzing logs from various Azure services
- Using Kusto Query Language (KQL) for advanced log analysis
Practical Lab: Detecting Incidents
- Hands-on lab: Configuring log sources and setting up detection rules
- Running KQL queries to identify potential incidents

Afternoon Session: Incident Analysis and Investigation

Incident Analysis Techniques
- Investigating security alerts and incidents in Azure
- Leveraging Microsoft Sentinel workbooks and playbooks for analysis
Forensics in Azure
- Introduction to cloud forensics
- Capturing and analyzing evidence in Azure
Practical Lab: Incident Investigation
- Hands-on lab: Investigating a simulated incident
- Performing root cause analysis and identifying the scope of the breach

Day 3: Containment, Eradication, and Recovery

Morning Session: Containment and Eradication

Containment Strategies
- Techniques for containing incidents in Azure
- Isolating affected resources and mitigating further impact
Eradication Techniques
- Removing malicious artifacts and backdoors
- Ensuring the environment is clean and secure
Practical Lab: Containment and Eradication
- Hands-on lab: Containing a live incident
- Eradicating malicious components from the environment

Afternoon Session: Recovery and Post-Incident Activities

Recovery Procedures
- Restoring affected systems and services
- Validating the integrity of restored systems
Post-Incident Review
- Conducting post-incident reviews and lessons learned sessions
- Updating incident response plans and security controls based on findings
Practical Lab: Recovery and Review
- Hands-on lab: Recovering from an incident and validating the environment
- Conducting a mock post-incident review and updating response strategies

Using Azure AI and other 3rd party AI tools

By integrating Azure AI and third-party tools into your Incident Response process, organizations can streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and improve overall security posture by responding faster and more effectively to cyber threats. This approach not only enhances security resilience but also frees up resources to focus on strategic initiatives and proactive threat mitigation.

Conclusion and Q&A

Wrap-Up
- Summary of key takeaways and skills acquired
- Open floor for questions and discussion
Feedback
- Providing completion certificates
- Gathering participant feedback for continuous improvement