Learn Blue Teaming and Threat Management

Cyber threats are more complicated than ever, from zero-day exploits to advanced persistent threats. To keep digital assets safe from a constantly changing attack landscape, there is a huge need for skilled cybersecurity defenders, also known as the blue team.

This book is a step-by-step guide to joining the front lines of defense. You will learn how to run a modern Security Operations Center (SOC) and how to handle incidents by starting with the basics of networking, logging, and security frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK). Some of the main things to focus on are advanced log analysis using tools like SIEM/SOAR/EDR, hypothesis-driven threat hunting to find hidden enemies, and dealing with serious threats like ransomware and APTs.

By the end of this book, you will have the skills and strategic mindset you need to confidently take on a blue team role, make smart choices, and actively protect your organization's most important assets.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
● Learn core defensive security tools like SIEM, EDR, and SOAR.
● Execute hypothesis-driven threat hunting to find hidden threats.
● Build and manage a modern SOC.
● Formulate and execute a complete incident response plan.
● Defend against advanced threats like ransomware and APTs.
● Confidently transition into a professional blue team defender role.
● Protect your organization's most critical digital assets strategically.

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
This book is for aspiring or current SOC analysts, incident responders, and security analysts ready to master defensive security. It is a hands-on guide for IT professionals aiming to specialize or move their career in proactive enterprise cyber defense.

1. Introduction to Blue Teaming
2. Advancing Security Fundamentals and Risk Assessment
3. Exploring Security Frameworks
4. Explore Blue Teaming Strengthening Techniques
5. Defensive Strategic Methodology
6. Incident Response Management
7. Effective Threat Management for Enterprises
8. Threat Hunting Exploration
9. Deploying and Analyzing Threat Vectors
10. Threat and Vulnerability Management
11. Future of Blue Team and Threat Management
12. Case Studies
13. Sites, Tools, and References
14. Building Your Career in Blue Teaming

Akash Hedaoo is the manager of cybersecurity operations at Owens and Minor and an accomplished cyber defense professional with over 14 years of combined experience in IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. Before his current role, he held multiple positions at Allscripts, honing his skills across a wide range of security domains.His deep passion for defensive security is not just a profession but a calling, which led him to build Security Operations Centers (SOCs) from the ground up and consult numerous small and mid-sized organizations to establish their own security capabilities.

Akash holds a post graduate diploma in cyber security from Amity University and possesses numerous industry certifications, including Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) and EC Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, etc. He believes that cybersecurity is a fundamental societal need and is dedicated to helping both businesses and individuals protect themselves from online threats. This commitment extends beyond his corporate role; he actively participates in cybersecurity groups to learn from and mentor others and is developing a project to train parents on keeping their children safe online. Driven by his passion for making the internet a safer place for everyone, Akash is particularly focused on ensuring online safety for kids. He is deeply involved in a project dedicated to providing parents with the tools and knowledge necessary to protect their children from cyber risks. You can find him talking about cyber safety over a coffee.