Course Focus Area

This course focuses on the core elements of VMDR, providing a structured approach to identifying and addressing security weaknesses in IT systems. Participants will gain foundational skills in each key area:

• Learn how to perform regular scans to detect system vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, ensuring your environment remains secure.

• Understand how to evaluate detected vulnerabilities based on their severity, potential impact, and relevance to your infrastructure.

• Master the process of ranking vulnerabilities by risk to prioritize fixes effectively, focusing on the most critical threats.

• Develop knowledge to apply patches, update configurations, and execute corrective measures to fix identified issues.

• Gain insights into responding to exploited vulnerabilities, learning how to contain incidents and mitigate damage efficiently.

This training empowers participants to maintain a proactive approach in managing vulnerabilities, enhancing their ability to secure and respond to threats within an organization’s IT landscape.

Expected Audience

This VMDR training program is designed for a diverse audience, including:

• Cybersecurity Enthusiasts: Individuals passionate about vulnerability assessment and who seek to enhance their knowledge and skills in VMDR.

• IT Security Professionals: Network engineers, system administrators, and security architects interested in understanding how VMDR can complement their existing security infrastructure.

• Organizations and Teams: Companies looking to train their security teams in VMDR best practices and implementation strategies.

• Professionals Evaluating VMDR Solutions: Individuals seeking a vendor-agnostic understanding of VMDR capabilities and features to make informed decisions.

This course provides a solid foundation in VMDR concepts, practical applications, and hands-on experience, making it valuable for both beginners and experienced professionals.

What you will Learn ?

Section 1: Core Concepts and Foundations

• Introduction to Vulnerability Management Architecture
  Overview of VMDR framework, key components, and workflows.

• Vulnerability Identification and Assessment
  Understanding vulnerability scanning, analysis techniques, and the use of CVE (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures).

• Vulnerability Evaluation and Prioritization
  Introduction to CVSS (Common Vulnerability Scoring System) for assessing severity and prioritizing risks.

Section 2: Practical Application and Remediation Techniques

• Patch Management and Remediation Strategies
  Exploring patch management processes, configuration changes, and alternative remediation approaches.

• Continuous Monitoring and Automation
  Implementing automated tools for ongoing monitoring and tracking, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness.

• Vulnerability Management Tools and Verification
  Hands-on with key tools, verification methods to ensure proper vulnerability resolution, and validation of remediation efforts.

Section 3: Communication, Compliance, and Best Practices

• Reporting and Communication
  Strategies for clear reporting to stakeholders and effective communication within teams.

• Compliance and Regulatory Considerations
  Overview of regulatory requirements and compliance standards impacting vulnerability management.

• User Awareness and Training
  Building awareness and educating users on security practices to reduce vulnerability risks.

• Best Practices and Case Studies
  Learning from real-world case studies and applying industry best practices to strengthen VMDR processes.

Pre-requisites

• Be curious about Vulnerability assessment & Management

• Should have good Internet connectivity during the session and labs

• Recommended to to have a laptop/PC with a minimum (8 GB RAM and 4 CPU)

Course Reference code

For any communications related to this course, please mention the course reference code as DEF-T-VMDR