Course Overview
Security monitoring systems generate large volumes of alerts, but effective cyber defence depends on well-designed detections that accurately identify malicious activity. Detection engineering focuses on designing, testing, and improving rules that help security teams identify threats efficiently.
This mentor-led programme introduces the practical techniques used to build and maintain effective detection rules. Learners explore detection logic, alert tuning strategies, and investigation workflows used in modern Security Operations Centres (SOC).
Through practical scenarios and guided exercises, participants practise writing detection logic, analysing false positives, and mapping detections to the MITRE ATT&CK Framework to understand attacker behaviours. By the end of the programme, learners will understand how to design high-quality detections that improve organisational security visibility.
Hands-On Learning
Practical exercises creating detection rules, analysing alerts, and tuning monitoring systems.
Mentor-Led Sessions
Experienced cyber security mentors guide learners through real-world detection engineering practices.
Career-Ready Skills
Detection rule design and security monitoring optimisation used by SOC teams and detection engineers.
Learning Outcomes
Understand detection engineering concepts and workflows
Design and implement effective detection rules
Analyse alerts and reduce false positives
Map detection logic to attacker behaviours
Improve security monitoring effectiveness
Document and maintain detection strategies
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of cyber security concepts.
Familiarity with SOC operations or security monitoring is recommended.
Prior experience with log analysis or SIEM tools is helpful.
Detailed Syllabus
Step-by-step learning journey from basics to professional practice
Topics Covered
- Introduction to detection engineering
- Understanding detection challenges in SOC environments
- Learning platform orientation
Skills You'll Gain
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
Career Progression
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Ways to Learn
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Live Online
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- Live instructor interaction (real-time)
- Trainer-led walkthroughs and real examples
- Guided resources and session notes provided
- Structured Q&A and practical discussion
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
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Exam & Certification Information
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
Important Information
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Credential
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of Detection Engineering Essentials, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this course
Detection engineering focuses on designing and improving rules that identify malicious behaviour in security monitoring systems.
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