Securing Infrastructure with Wazuh: SIEM and XDR Security Monitoring

Every server, website, and digital asset is a potential target for cyber threats, yet proprietary security systems can be prohibitively expensive. This course introduces you to Wazuh, a powerful platform that brings enterprise-grade security monitoring and incident response to your infrastructure. You will learn how to set up Wazuh to monitor your systems, analyze security events, and detect vulnerabilities. By understanding the core concepts of SIEM and XDR, you will transition from a passive observer to an active defender of your digital environment. What you'll learn: Understand foundational cybersecurity concepts, including SIEM, XDR, and modern threat landscapes; Configure Wazuh agents on endpoints to monitor system activity and integrity; Analyze security logs and detect real-time threats across your infrastructure; Identify system vulnerabilities and missing security patches automatically; Implement active response rules to block malicious activities; Apply zero-trust principles to monitor user access and privilege escalation. This course starts with essential security terminology and installation fundamentals before moving on to practical log analysis, agent configuration, and threat detection strategies. You will read through clear explanations and structured scenarios designed to build practical defensive skills. This course is designed for system administrators, developers, and security enthusiasts who want to protect their infrastructure, with no prior experience with Wazuh required. Start reading today to take control of your infrastructure's security and defend against modern cyber threats.