In this Security Operations Fundamentals course you will gain an understanding of Security Pperations (SecOps) and the role it plays in protecting our digital way of life, for businesses and customers. You will focus on continuous improvement processes to collect high-fidelity intelligence, contextual data, and automated prevention workflows that quickly identify and respond to fast-evolving threats. The course also demonstrates how to leverage automation to reduce strain on analysts and execute the Security Operation Center’s (SOC) mission to identify, investigate, and mitigate threats.

Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals
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Palo Alto Networks Security Operations Fundamentals
This course is part of Palo Alto Networks Cybersecurity Professional Certificate

Instructor: James Dalton
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Intermediate level
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Skills you'll gain
- AI Security
- Security Management
- Endpoint Security
- AI Integrations
- Cyber Operations
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Incident Response
- Malware Protection
- Continuous Monitoring
- Threat Detection
- Automation
- Threat Management
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)
- Computer Security Incident Management
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Enterprise Security
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VERY DETAILED AND GOOD FOR GETTING STARTED ON CYBERSECURITY
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