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.

Table of Contents

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