Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP) Course Overview

To ensure that participants can effectively engage with the Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP) course and gain the maximum benefit from the training, the following are the minimum required prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of information security concepts: Familiarity with terms such as malware, phishing, threat intelligence, etc.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity operations: Some experience or knowledge of incident response, security operations, or threat analysis is beneficial.
• Working knowledge of computer networks: A grasp of how networks operate, including knowledge of protocols and network architecture.
• Basic computer literacy: Comfort with operating computers, navigating the internet, and managing files and directories.
• Experience with using web applications: Ability to use and navigate modern web applications.
• Fundamental knowledge of operating systems: Understanding of basic OS operations, particularly Linux or UNIX-like systems, as MISP typically runs on these platforms.
• Introductory level of programming/scripting: Some experience with scripting or programming (especially Python) is advantageous for modules involving automation and API usage.
• English proficiency: Proficiency in reading and understanding technical English to follow course material and instructions.

It's important to note that while these prerequisites will help in understanding the course content more effectively, individuals with a strong willingness to learn and a commitment to engage with the course materials may also succeed in the MISP course.

Target Audience for Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP)

1. The MISP course covers threat sharing, event management, and API integration, tailoring to cybersecurity and IT professionals.

   
   

• Information Security Analysts
• Cybersecurity Specialists
• Threat Intelligence Analysts
• Incident Response Team Members
• SOC (Security Operations Center) Personnel
• IT Security Managers
• Network Security Professionals
• System Administrators with a focus on security
• Security Architects
• Compliance Officers dealing with cybersecurity
• Law Enforcement Personnel involved in cybercrime investigations
• Cybersecurity Consultants
• Risk Assessment Professionals

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this Malware Information Sharing Platform (MISP)?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes and Concepts

The MISP course equips participants with the expertise to deploy, manage, and leverage the MISP platform for enhanced threat intelligence sharing and response.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

• Understand the Basics of MISP: Gain a foundational understanding of what MISP is and how it can be used for threat intelligence.
• Deploy MISP: Learn how to set up your own MISP instance for organizational use.
• Navigate the MISP Interface: Become proficient in the general layout and user interface of the platform.
• Manage Users and Data: Master user management, event creation, and data handling within MISP.
• Implement Information Sharing: Understand how to share threat intelligence using MISP's event delegation and synchronization features.
• Automate Threat Intelligence: Learn how to automate threat intelligence processing using the MISP API.
• Utilize PyMISP: Acquire skills to use PyMISP, the Python library, to interact with MISP programmatically.
• Classify Threats with Taxonomies and Galaxies: Learn how to categorize and contextualize threats using MISP taxonomies and galaxies.
• Incorporate Real-time Sightings: Understand how to use sightings to provide real-time updates on threat observations.
• Leverage ZeroMQ: Discover how to set up and use ZeroMQ for real-time feed updates within MISP.