User Submitted Phishing Email Analysis
Launch Your SOC Analyst Career in Just 7 Days!
Join our immersive 7-day SOC Analyst Training Bootcamp and master the art of phishing email analysis. This interactive program simulates a real SOC shift, empowering you to:
Investigate authentic phishing threats with hands-on exercises
Work in a virtual SOC, utilizing industry-leading tools and processes
Develop a robust portfolio of skills and technical expertise
Gain the confidence to ace interviews and secure your ideal cybersecurity role
By the end of this intensive training, you'll be job-ready on Day 1, equipped to protect organizations from cyber threats and launch a successful SOC Analyst career. Enroll now and get ready to thrive in the world of cybersecurity!
Roadmap
Unit 1: How Email Works - Email Protocol
Overview of Email Communication Protocols (SMTP, IMAP, POP3)
How Emails are Sent and Received Across the Internet
The Role of Mail Servers and DNS in Email Delivery
Introduction to Encryption and Authentication Mechanisms in Email (e.g., TLS, SPF, DKIM, DMARC)
Practical Exercise: Tracing an Email’s Path Using Email Headers
Unit 2: Email Infrastructures and Components
Key Components of Email Infrastructure (Mail Servers, MTAs, MUAs)
Understanding Email Gateways, Spam Filters, and Security Appliances
Role of Firewalls, IDS/IPS, and Anti-Virus in Email Security
Overview of Cloud-Based Email Services (e.g., Microsoft 365, Google Workspace)
Hands-on: Mapping Out the Email Infrastructure of an Organization
Unit 3: Anatomy of an Email
Dissecting the Structure of an Email (Headers, Body, Attachments)
Understanding MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions)
Key Email Header Fields (From, To, Subject, Date, etc.) and Their Significance
Identifying and Interpreting Encoded Content
Hands-on: Analyzing the Anatomy of Sample Emails
Unit 4: Introduction to Phishing and Email Threats
Overview of Phishing: Types and Tactics
Understanding the Impact of Phishing on Organizations
Introduction to Phishing Email Analysis
Overview of the PhishMe Button in Outlook
Setting Up Tools and Platforms for Email Analysis
Unit 5: Analyzing Email Headers and Metadata
Understanding Email Headers: Structure and Key Fields
Analyzing Sender Information, Reply-To, and Received Fields
Identifying Spoofed Domains and Email Addresses
Investigating Email Routing and Source IP Addresses
Hands-on: Email Header Analysis Exercises
Unit 6: Investigating Email Content and Attachments
Techniques for Analyzing Email Body Content
Detecting Malicious Links and URLs in Emails
Analyzing and Sandboxing Email Attachments
Identifying and Investigating Suspicious Email Payloads
Hands-on: Investigating Sample Phishing Emails
Unit 7: Correlating Phishing Emails with Threat Intelligence
Integrating Threat Intelligence with Email Analysis
Leveraging Threat Feeds to Enrich Phishing Email Data
Correlating User-Submitted Emails with Known Threat Actors
Building and Using Custom Threat Intelligence for Phishing Defense
Hands-on: Using Threat Intelligence to Investigate Phishing Emails
Unit 8: Incident Response for Phishing Emails
Developing an Incident Response Plan for Phishing Attacks
Prioritizing and Escalating Phishing Incidents
Containment and Remediation Strategies for Phishing Campaigns
Coordinating with SOC Teams and Management for Incident Response
Hands-on: Simulated Phishing Incident Response Exercise
Unit 9: Reporting, Best Practices, and Interview Preparation
Creating Effective Reports from Phishing Email Investigations
Best Practices for Email Security Awareness and Training
Mock Interviews Focused on Phishing Analysis and Response
Review of Key Concepts & Best Practices
Final Q&A Session
Certification Test & Bootcamp Completion Ceremony