Threat Detection and Response (TDR) Training in Chicago

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level cybersecurity professionals who wish to implement CTEM in their organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and stages of CTEM.
• Identify and prioritize risks using CTEM methodologies.
• Integrate CTEM practices into existing security protocols.
• Utilize tools and technologies for continuous threat management.
• Develop strategies to validate and improve security measures continuously.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level cybersecurity professionals who wish to leverage DeepSeek for advanced threat detection and automation.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Utilize DeepSeek AI for real-time threat detection and analysis.
• Implement AI-driven anomaly detection techniques.
• Automate security monitoring and response using DeepSeek.
• Integrate DeepSeek into existing cybersecurity frameworks.

OpenEDR is an open-source endpoint detection and response platform that provides continuous telemetry, detection, and analysis of adversarial activity on endpoints.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level IT and security professionals who wish to deploy, configure, and operate OpenEDR to detect and respond to cyber threats.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and configure OpenEDR agents and server components for telemetry collection.
• Perform basic detection and monitoring using OpenEDR dashboards and event views.
• Analyze endpoint events to identify suspicious activity and potential threats.
• Integrate OpenEDR alerts into incident response workflows and reporting.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

OpenEDR is an open-source endpoint detection and response platform that provides analytic detection with MITRE ATT&CK visibility for event correlation and root cause analysis of adversarial activity in real time.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level SOC analysts, threat hunters, and incident responders who wish to design and operate threat-hunting programs using OpenEDR and map detections to the MITRE ATT&CK framework.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Deploy and configure OpenEDR agents and server components for telemetry collection and analysis.
• Map observable endpoint telemetry to MITRE ATT&CK techniques and build detection logic accordingly.
• Design and execute threat-hunting workflows that use behavioral analytics and event correlation to identify adversarial activity.
• Integrate OpenEDR findings into incident response playbooks and perform root cause analysis.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Ransomware is a form of malicious software designed to encrypt data and extort organizations.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level security professionals who wish to strengthen their negotiation strategies and improve their intelligence capabilities during ransomware incidents.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Assess the structure, behavior, and lifecycle of modern ransomware campaigns
• Apply proven negotiation frameworks to real-world ransomware scenarios
• Gather, analyze, and operationalize threat intelligence for ransomware defense
• Coordinate effectively with stakeholders, law enforcement, and external partners during an attack

Format of the Course:

• Expert-led presentations supported by real case studies
• Interactive exercises simulating ransomware negotiations
• Hands-on practice with intelligence tools in a controlled lab environment

Course Customization Options:

• If your organization requires a tailored version of this training, please contact us for customization options.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level cyber security professionals who wish to understand Cyber Threat Intelligence and learn skills to effectively manage and mitigate cyber threats.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI).
• Analyze the current cyber threat landscape.
• Collect and process intelligence data.
• Perform advanced threat analysis.
• Leverage Threat Intelligence Platforms (TIPs) and automate threat intelligence processes.

Detection engineering is the practice of designing, implementing, and refining methods to identify malicious behavior across systems and networks.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level cybersecurity practitioners who wish to gain practical skills in building and tuning security detections.

Upon completion of this training, participants will have the skills needed to:

• Develop effective detection rules and signatures using common security tools.
• Interpret logs and telemetry to identify suspicious behaviors.
• Apply threat intelligence to strengthen detection logic.
• Optimize alerts and reduce false positives within a SOC workflow.

Format of the Course

• Guided instruction with practical demonstrations.
• Scenario-driven exercises and hands-on analysis.
• Real-world detection building within an interactive lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• If your organization requires a tailored version of this program, please contact us to discuss customization options.

Certified Incident Handler is a course that provides a structured approach to managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents effectively and efficiently.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT security professionals who wish to develop the tactical skills and knowledge needed to plan, classify, contain, and manage security incidents.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the incident response lifecycle and its phases.
• Execute incident detection, classification, and notification procedures.
• Apply containment, eradication, and recovery strategies effectively.
• Develop post-incident reporting and continuous improvement plans.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of incident handling procedures in simulated scenarios.
• Guided exercises focused on detection, containment, and response workflows.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your organization's incident response procedures or tools, please contact us to arrange.

Bug Bounty: Advanced Techniques and Automation is a deep dive into high-impact vulnerabilities, automation frameworks, recon techniques, and the tooling strategies used by elite bug bounty hunters.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level security researchers, penetration testers, and bug bounty hunters who wish to automate their workflows, scale reconnaissance, and discover complex vulnerabilities across multiple targets.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Automate reconnaissance and scanning for multiple targets.
• Leverage cutting-edge tools and scripts used in bounty automation.
• Discover complex, logic-based vulnerabilities beyond standard scans.
• Build custom workflows for subdomain enumeration, fuzzing, and reporting.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of advanced tools and scripting for automation.
• Guided labs focused on real-world bounty workflows and advanced attack chains.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your bounty targets, automation needs, or internal security challenges, please contact us to arrange.

Bug Bounty Hunting is the practice of identifying security vulnerabilities in software, websites, or systems and responsibly reporting them for rewards or recognition.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level security researchers, developers, and IT professionals who wish to learn the fundamentals of ethical bug hunting and how to participate in bug bounty programs.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the core concepts of vulnerability discovery and bug bounty programs.
• Use key tools like Burp Suite and browser dev tools for testing applications.
• Identify common web security flaws such as XSS, SQLi, and CSRF.
• Submit clear, actionable vulnerability reports to bug bounty platforms.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Hands-on use of bug bounty tools in simulated testing environments.
• Guided exercises focused on discovering, exploiting, and reporting vulnerabilities.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course based on your organization's applications or testing needs, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level duty managers and operational leaders who wish to build robust cyber resilience strategies to safeguard their organizations against cyber threats.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand cyber resilience fundamentals and their relevance to duty management.
• Develop incident response plans to maintain operational continuity.
• Identify potential cyber threats and vulnerabilities within their environment.
• Implement security protocols to minimize risk exposure.
• Coordinate team response during cyber incidents and recovery processes.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT security professionals who wish to develop skills in security monitoring, analysis, and response.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of a Blue Team in cybersecurity operations.
• Use SIEM tools for security monitoring and log analysis.
• Detect, analyze, and respond to security incidents.
• Perform network traffic analysis and threat intelligence gathering.
• Apply best practices in security operations center (SOC) workflows.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level cybersecurity professionals who wish to elevate their skills in AI-driven threat detection and incident response.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Implement advanced AI algorithms for real-time threat detection.
• Customize AI models for specific cybersecurity challenges.
• Develop automation workflows for threat response.
• Secure AI-driven security tools against adversarial attacks.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level cybersecurity professionals who wish to learn how to leverage AI for improved threat detection and response capabilities.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand AI applications in cybersecurity.
• Implement AI algorithms for threat detection.
• Automate incident response with AI tools.
• Integrate AI into existing cybersecurity infrastructure.

The Certified Digital Forensics Examiner vendor neutral certification is designed to train Cyber Crime and Fraud Investigators whereby students are taught electronic discovery and advanced investigation techniques. This course is essential to anyone encountering digital evidence while conducting an investigation.

The Certified Digital Forensics Examiner training teaches the methodology for conducting a computer forensic examination.  Students will learn to use forensically sound investigative techniques in order to evaluate the scene, collect and document all relevant information, interview appropriate personnel, maintain chain-of-custody, and write a findings report.

The Certified Digital Forensics Examiner course will benefit organizations, individuals, government offices, and law enforcement agencies interested in pursuing litigation, proof of guilt, or corrective action based on digital evidence.

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) covers the different aspects of enterprise security, from AI to database security. It also includes coverage of the latest tools, processes and mindset needed to protect from attacks. 

This instructor-led, live training in Chicago (online or onsite) is aimed at information system analysts who wish to use MITRE ATT&CK to decrease the risk of a security compromise.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary development environment to start implementing MITRE ATT&CK.
• Classify how attackers interact with systems.
• Document adversary behaviors within systems.
• Track attacks, decipher patterns, and rate defense tools already in place.