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.
Program outline
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
Module 1: EDR Architecture, Agent Deployment, and Endpoint Coverage
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
Module 2: Prevention Policies, Behavioral Detection, and Attack Surface Controls
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
Module 3: Alert Triage, Severity, Evidence Review, and Analyst Workflow
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
Module 4: Threat Hunting Across Processes, Registry, Network, and User Activity
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
Module 5: Containment, Isolation, Live Response, and Remediation Actions
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
Module 6: Policy Tuning, False Positives, Exceptions, and Change Control
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
Module 7: SIEM Integration, Reporting, Metrics, and Executive Visibility
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
Module 8: EDR Investigation and Response Lab
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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