AP Cybersecurity

CYBER.ORG: AP Cybersecurity – Lesson 5.3.1 – SIEM Tools

Objective:

  • Students will:
    • Understand the purpose and role of SIEM systems in cybersecurity.
    • Identify key components and architecture of a SIEM system.
    • Examine the benefits and challenges of implementing a SIEM solution.
    • Explore how SIEM systems are applied in real-world scenarios. identify appropriate uses for IDS, IPS, and EDR.

Standards:

CompTIA Security+ Objective(s)

  • 4.4: Explain security alerting and monitoring concepts and tools.
    • Tools

Guiding Question:

 What is a SIEM, and how does it improve cybersecurity operations?

Resources:

  • Lesson 5.3.1 – SIEM Tools.pptx and Lab 5.3.1 – GoAccess.pptx presentations and Lab 5.3.1 – GoAccess Activity sheet available on Google Classroom

Assignment:

  1. Read the Lesson 5.3.1 – SIEM Tools.pptx presentation in today’s class.
  2. Complete the Lab 5.3.1 – GoAccess Activity Form using the Lab 5.3.1 – GoAccess.pptx Powerpoint Presentation posted in the Google Classroom.
  3. Hand in the completed Lab 5.3.1 – GoAccess Activity Form to complete the lab (50 pts).

Assigned: April 22nd, 2026
Teacher Pacing Due Date: April 23rd, 2026