Will this course help me prepare for any certification?

While this course does not directly prepare you for a certification exam, the skills gained are highly applicable to certifications such as Certified Incident Handler (EC-Council) and Certified Forensic Examiner (GIAC).

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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Certificate, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Incident Response and Digital Forensics

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Incident Response and Digital Forensics

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explain the principles and importance of incident response in cybersecurity.
Implement techniques for detecting and analyzing security incidents.
Implement methods for collecting and examining digital data.
Analyze and report digital forensic findings to support cybersecurity efforts.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Threat Detection
Category: Cybersecurity
Category: Security Management
Category: Incident Response
Category: Data Integrity
Category: Computer Security Incident Management
Category: Digital Forensics
Category: Cyber Threat Intelligence
Category: Incident Management

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There are 3 modules in this course

This IBM course will teach you the critical skills needed to manage and investigate cybersecurity incidents. You will learn about key topics, including incident response frameworks (NIST and SANS), digital forensics methodologies, and best practices for handling digital evidence. Through hands-on labs and projects, you’ll gain practical experience in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats, as well as conducting forensic investigations using industry-standard tools.

This module focuses on the concept and importance of incident response. You’ll learn about the key preparatory steps for incident response and the importance of thorough documentation throughout the incident response process. You will delve into detection and analysis techniques used to identify and understand security incidents, followed by containment, eradication, and recovery strategies to prevent further damage and restore systems. The module also highlights the tools and automation technologies that enhance response efforts and covers post-incident activities. By the end of this module, you will be well-equipped to manage and mitigate security incidents effectively.

What's included

6 videos2 readings2 assignments6 plugins

6 videosTotal 35 minutes

Course Introduction4 minutes
What is Incident Response?6 minutes
Incident Response: Preparation 8 minutes
Incident Response: Detection and Analysis 6 minutes
Containment, Eradication, and Recovery 6 minutes
Post-incident Activities6 minutes

2 readingsTotal 6 minutes

Course Overview3 minutes
Module Summary and Highlights: Incident Response3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Graded Quiz: Incident Response30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Incident Response Fundamentals 10 minutes

6 pluginsTotal 39 minutes

Helpful Tips for Course Completion1 minute
Reading: The NIST and SANS Incident Response Frameworks 7 minutes
Reading: The Importance of Incident Response Documentation 4 minutes
Reading: Incident Response Tools and Automation7 minutes
Activity: Respond to a Cybersecurity Incident15 minutes
Reading: Incident Response and Preparedness Resources 5 minutes

This module explores the essential aspects of digital forensics and investigation. It provides an overview of digital forensics and highlights its importance in investigating cyber incidents. You'll learn the data collection and examination methods, including using Cowrie for log investigation. The module covers key topics about handling digital evidence to ensure integrity, analyzing and reporting findings, and understanding forensic data files. The module introduces various digital forensics tools and includes practical activities to apply knowledge in simulated investigations. Additionally, it covers the factors influencing data recovery. By the end of this module, you will be able to conduct thorough digital forensic investigations.

What's included

4 videos1 reading2 assignments1 app item4 plugins

4 videosTotal 21 minutes

Digital Forensics4 minutes
Data Collection and Examination 6 minutes
Analysis and Reporting 5 minutes
Forensic Data: Data Files 5 minutes

1 readingTotal 2 minutes

Module Summary and Highlights: Digital Forensics 2 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Graded Quiz: Digital Forensics 30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Digital Forensics10 minutes

1 app itemTotal 15 minutes

Lab: Investigate Logs using Cowrie 15 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 40 minutes

Reading: Handling Digital Evidence 10 minutes
Reading: Digital Forensics Tools 5 minutes
Activity: Digital Forensics Investigation15 minutes
Reading: Chances of Recovering Data10 minutes

What's included

1 video3 readings1 peer review1 app item3 plugins

1 videoTotal 2 minutes

Course Wrap Up2 minutes

3 readingsTotal 13 minutes

Peer Review Reflection10 minutes
Congratulations and Next Steps2 minutes
Team and Acknowledgments1 minute

1 peer reviewTotal 45 minutes

Option 2 - Peer Graded: Final Project - Submission and Evaluation 45 minutes

1 app itemTotal 15 minutes

Option 1 - AI Graded: Final Project - Submission and Evaluation15 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 65 minutes

Final Project Overview45 minutes
Final Project Submission Guidelines and Deliverables5 minutes
Glossary: Incident Response and Digital Forensics15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

In this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience with tools such as Cowrie for log investigation and other digital forensic tools essential for conducting cyber incident investigations.

This course provides essential skills in incident response and digital forensics, preparing you for roles such as security analyst, incident response specialist, or digital forensics investigator.

Yes, the course is designed for learners with basic cybersecurity knowledge, but no prior forensics experience is required. The labs and projects will provide you with practical skills from the ground up.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

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