SIEM Fundamentals and Log Analysis with Wazuh

In an era of sophisticated cyber threats, organizations rely on centralized visibility to protect their digital assets. Understanding how to collect, analyze, and correlate security event data is a foundational skill for any aspiring cybersecurity professional. This text-based course guides you from absolute beginner to confidently understanding SIEM architecture and performing basic log analysis. You will read clear explanations, study real-world log examples, and learn how to identify suspicious activities. What you'll learn: - Understand core SIEM concepts, security architecture, and the modern threat landscape. - Analyze security log files to identify patterns and potential system vulnerabilities. - Configure basic log collection and understand centralized event monitoring workflows. - Explore Wazuh as a practical open-source tool for security monitoring and alert generation. - Apply zero-trust principles to event correlation and rule creation. - Practice identifying common attack vectors through written analysis scenarios. You will start with foundational security terminology and the mechanics of log generation before moving into practical log analysis techniques and alert configuration. Designed for beginners with no prior cybersecurity experience, this course is accessible to anyone interested in security operations or system administration. Start your journey into security monitoring and master the essentials of SIEM today.