Summary
This chapter guided you through the world of cybersecurity operations. You learned about the essential steps involved and explored various types of vulnerability management. The discussion covered the shared responsibility model in cloud security, highlighting the collaborative efforts required from both Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) and their customers. You discovered the power of intelligent monitoring for proactive threat detection, utilizing tools like firewalls and artificial intelligence.
The SIEM lifecycle equipped you with a comprehensive framework for managing security events. Additionally, incident management practices empowered you with a systematic approach to handling security incidents. You explored the incident handling process outlined in NIST SP 800-61, covering preparation, detection and analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, post-incident activities, and continuous improvement.
The emphasis shifted to the significance of a Security Operations...