Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand the principles of auditing and monitoring networks, system perimeters, and IT infrastructure.
2. Learn to identify vulnerabilities, compliance gaps, and security risks through effective audit techniques.
3. Gain proficiency in deploying monitoring tools and frameworks to detect and respond to threats.
4. Develop skills to create actionable audit reports and implement remediation plans.
5. Enhance decision-making for cybersecurity improvements through hands-on exercises and simulations.

Course Syllabus:

Day 1: Introduction to Auditing and Monitoring

1. Overview of IT Auditing
2. Network and Perimeter Security Fundamentals
3. Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Requirements
4. Workshop: Understanding Audit Objectives and Frameworks

Day 2: Auditing Networks and Systems

1. Auditing Techniques and Tools
2. Auditing Network Perimeters
3. Evaluating System Configurations
4. Practical Exercise: Conducting a Network and System Audit

Day 3: Monitoring Networks, Perimeters, and Systems

1. Monitoring Principles and Frameworks
2. Deploying Monitoring Tools
3. Threat Detection and Response
4. Hands-On Lab: Configuring a SIEM Tool for Threat Monitoring

Day 4: Risk Analysis and Remediation Planning

1. Risk Assessment in Auditing
2. Remediation Planning and Execution
3. Reporting Audit and Monitoring Findings
4. Workshop: Risk Analysis and Remediation Planning for a Network Audit

Day 5: Advanced Applications and Capstone Project

1. Advanced Audit and Monitoring Techniques
2. Capstone Project: Conducting a Full Audit and Monitoring Simulation