Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
DDCI-0014
Organization's ID:
LA
Organization:
DC3 Cyber Training Academy
Length:
5 weeks (50 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 5 advanced network analysis
Description

Objective:

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of log analysis techniques. Students learn how to process logs from Windows and Linux operating systems, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, as well as web and email servers. Students also learn how to assemble evidence found in logs to assist in tasks ranging from building a case to recognizing an intrusion. Students will learn to successfully extract, critically analyze, and identify artifacts relevant to an investigation.

Learning Outcomes:

  • explain log analysis methodology
  • explain the benefits of log analysis in an intrusion investigation
  • analyze and evaluate log files
  • perform the extraction of information from log files
  • arrange log file data

General Topics:

  • Log analysis fundamentals, analyzing binary logs. and analyzing text logs
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials