Blue Team Defense: Threat And Vulnerability Management

Identify, assess, & manage threats and vulnerabilities using industry tools, frameworks, & proactive defense strategies

What you'll learn

How to perform vulnerability scanning using internal, external, authenticated, and unauthenticated methods.

How to manage the full vulnerability lifecycle, from detection and analysis to remediation and reporting.

How to distinguish between vulnerability scanning and penetration testing, and when to use each approach.

How cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) are used to secure data, verify identity, and enable secure communication.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of networking and operating systems (Linux/Windows).

A computer with Kali Linux or a similar security-focused Linux distro installed (virtual machine or physical setup).

Description

In today’s rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape, the ability to identify, assess, and remediate vulnerabilities is essential for any Blue Team professional. This course, “Blue Team – Domain 2: Threat and Vulnerability Management,” provides practical, real-world knowledge to help you become a proactive defender.You’ll begin with a deep dive into vulnerability scanning, learning how tools detect weaknesses in systems, how scanning differs from penetration testing, and how to perform internal, external, authenticated, and unauthenticated scans.Next, you'll explore the full lifecycle of threat and vulnerability management, from establishing a baseline and conducting vulnerability enumeration to analyzing threats and creating effective remediation plans.Finally, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)—critical for securing data in motion and at rest. You’ll learn about cryptographic techniques, algorithms, digital certificates, and how PKI enables authentication, digital signatures, and secure communications.By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:Perform and interpret vulnerability scans using industry-standard toolsManage the full lifecycle of threat and vulnerability responseUnderstand and apply cryptographic concepts and PKI systemsAlign your skills with real-world Blue Team defensive operationsWhether you're working toward certification or securing your organization’s infrastructure, this course provides the skills every Blue Teamer needs.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Blue team

Lecture 1 Introduction to Blue team

Lecture 2 Blue team Methodology

Section 2: Vulnerability Scanning

Lecture 3 Vulnerability Scanning

Lecture 4 Vulnerability Scanning Tools

Section 3: Threat and Vulnerability Management

Lecture 5 Threat and Vulnerability Management

Section 4: Cryptography and PKI

Lecture 6 Cryptography and PKI

Section 5: Practice Exam, Mock Exam And Flashcards

Lecture 7 Flashcards

Aspiring Blue Team professionals seeking hands-on skills in vulnerability management and defensive cybersecurity.