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Advanced Log Analysis

DFCS 655 | 3 Credits

Course Desc: A lab-based, hands-on study of the tools and processes used to efficiently extract, arrange, analyze, and manage log files from a variety of applications, devices, and systems. The goal is to process and examine log files to identify tactics, techniques, and procedures used by an adversary as part of a cyberattack or incident. Topics include log analysis, log management, threat detection, auditing, cybersecurity artifacts, security incidents and intrusions, and security information and event management (SIEM) systems and tools. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: DFC 630 or DFCS 655.

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