IT Security
Endpoint Detection and Response Administration
This practical course helps professionals master EDR deployment, policy tuning, alerts, investigation, containment, and endpoint security operations. The program connects key concepts, real use cases, risks, tools, and operational decisions so participants can apply the learning in their work environment. It can be tailored to the organization’s sector, internal systems, participant maturity, and performance objectives.
Objectives
- Understand the concepts, challenges, and use cases related to EDR deployment, policy tuning, alerts, investigation, containment, and endpoint security operations.
- Identify the data, systems, processes, and stakeholders required for effective implementation.
- Assess risks, limitations, governance requirements, and practical control points.
- Use methods, tools, and templates to structure analysis and decision-making.
- Translate learning into action plans, recommendations, and measurable improvement opportunities.
- Adapt the approach to the operating context, team maturity, and business objectives.
Target audience
- Cybersecurity and IT security professionals
- SOC analysts, infrastructure teams, and operations teams
- Risk, audit, compliance, and governance professionals
- System, network, cloud, and OT administrators
- IT managers responsible for security posture
Program outline
A clear structure for the learning journey.
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
01EDR Architecture, Agent Deployment, and Endpoint Coverage4 topics
- Foundation for EDR Architecture, Agent Deployment, and Endpoint Coverage: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Terminology and decisions in EDR Architecture, Agent Deployment, and Endpoint Coverage: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Inputs required for EDR Architecture, Agent Deployment, and Endpoint Coverage: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Typical mistakes around EDR Architecture, Agent Deployment, and Endpoint Coverage: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
02Prevention Policies, Behavioral Detection, and Attack Surface Controls4 topics
- Current-state mapping for Prevention Policies, Behavioral Detection, and Attack Surface Controls: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Examples and scenarios involving Prevention Policies, Behavioral Detection, and Attack Surface Controls: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Diagnostic questions about Prevention Policies, Behavioral Detection, and Attack Surface Controls: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Evidence produced through Prevention Policies, Behavioral Detection, and Attack Surface Controls: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
03Alert Triage, Severity, Evidence Review, and Analyst Workflow4 topics
- Design considerations for Alert Triage, Severity, Evidence Review, and Analyst Workflow: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Roles and responsibilities in Alert Triage, Severity, Evidence Review, and Analyst Workflow: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Exceptions and constraints affecting Alert Triage, Severity, Evidence Review, and Analyst Workflow: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Quality checks for Alert Triage, Severity, Evidence Review, and Analyst Workflow: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
04Threat Hunting Across Processes, Registry, Network, and User Activity4 topics
- Operating model for Threat Hunting Across Processes, Registry, Network, and User Activity: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Tools and workflow steps in Threat Hunting Across Processes, Registry, Network, and User Activity: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Handoffs and approvals around Threat Hunting Across Processes, Registry, Network, and User Activity: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Escalation points in Threat Hunting Across Processes, Registry, Network, and User Activity: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
05Containment, Isolation, Live Response, and Remediation Actions4 topics
- Performance measures for Containment, Isolation, Live Response, and Remediation Actions: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Review routines after Containment, Isolation, Live Response, and Remediation Actions: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Improvement actions for Containment, Isolation, Live Response, and Remediation Actions: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Sustaining discipline around Containment, Isolation, Live Response, and Remediation Actions: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
06Policy Tuning, False Positives, Exceptions, and Change Control4 topics
- Advanced scenarios in Policy Tuning, False Positives, Exceptions, and Change Control: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Failure patterns seen in Policy Tuning, False Positives, Exceptions, and Change Control: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Coordination challenges during Policy Tuning, False Positives, Exceptions, and Change Control: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Recovery actions for Policy Tuning, False Positives, Exceptions, and Change Control: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
07SIEM Integration, Reporting, Metrics, and Executive Visibility4 topics
- Governance requirements for SIEM Integration, Reporting, Metrics, and Executive Visibility: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Data quality checks in SIEM Integration, Reporting, Metrics, and Executive Visibility: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Risk controls related to SIEM Integration, Reporting, Metrics, and Executive Visibility: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Value measures for SIEM Integration, Reporting, Metrics, and Executive Visibility: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
08EDR Investigation and Response Lab4 topics
- Implementation planning for EDR Investigation and Response Lab: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Readiness questions before EDR Investigation and Response Lab: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Pilot design for EDR Investigation and Response Lab: application, analysis, and review points linked to the module
- Lessons learned after EDR Investigation and Response Lab: applied exercise and practical decision from a realistic scenario
Materials provided
- ○ Slides used during the sessions
- ○ Group activities and practical exercises
- ○ Worksheets, checklists, and templates
- ○ Case studies relevant to the course
- ○ 4D Certificate of Completion issued by 4D Training & Consultancy
- ○ Post-course support for technical queries and guidance
Training Options
Programs can be delivered in-house, online, or in a blended format depending on your team's schedule, location, and learning objectives. When an external certificate or exam is included, certification rules and fees remain under the relevant awarding body's policies, while 4D provides the training and preparation support.
Why choose 4D
4D Training & Consultancy designs technical and professional programs around the client’s operating reality. The course can be adapted to sector requirements, internal systems, team capability, practical use cases, and the level of depth required by the audience.
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