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CYSE601 - Advanced Cyber Technology and Operations
CYSE601 - Advanced Cyber Technology and Operations
Graduate-level course covering advanced cybersecurity technologies and operational practices
CYSE601 - Advanced Cyber Technology and Operations
This graduate-level course covers advanced cybersecurity technologies and operational practices.
Course Materials
Assignments and Projects
Course Learning Outcomes
This advanced cybersecurity course provided comprehensive coverage of modern cyber threats, operational security practices, and advanced threat analysis techniques.
Key Topics Covered
Advanced Persistent Threats (APT)
- Nation-State Actors: Analysis of sophisticated attack campaigns
- Attribution Techniques: Methods for identifying threat actors
- Kill Chain Analysis: Understanding multi-stage attack methodologies
- Case Studies: Real-world APT campaigns and their impact
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
- Intelligence Gathering: Systematic collection from public sources
- Social Media Analysis: Extracting actionable intelligence
- Technical OSINT: Network reconnaissance and infrastructure mapping
- Legal and Ethical Considerations: Responsible intelligence practices
Threat Hunting and Analysis
- Proactive Detection: Moving beyond signature-based detection
- Behavioral Analysis: Identifying anomalous network and system behavior
- Threat Intelligence: Leveraging external intelligence sources
- Incident Response: Coordinated response to security incidents
Practical Applications
FancyBear OSINT Assignment
The highlighted assignment focused on analyzing the FancyBear (APT28) threat group:
- Attribution Analysis: Connecting attacks to Russian military intelligence
- Infrastructure Mapping: Tracing command and control servers
- Victimology Study: Understanding target selection patterns
- Countermeasures: Developing defensive strategies
Technical Skills Developed
- Maltego: Link analysis and data visualization
- YARA Rules: Creating custom malware detection signatures
- Python Scripting: Automating threat intelligence workflows
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework: Mapping adversary tactics and techniques
Industry Applications
Skills from this course directly apply to:
- Security Operations Centers (SOC): Threat detection and response
- Incident Response Teams: Digital forensics and malware analysis
- Threat Intelligence Analysts: Strategic and tactical intelligence
- Penetration Testing: Understanding adversary methodologies