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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.
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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.
By the end of the course, you will be equipped to implement incident response plans, collect and analyze digital evidence, and report findings to support cybersecurity efforts. This course is ideal for learners looking to strengthen their expertise in digital forensics and incident response, making it an essential component for those aiming to advance in the cybersecurity field.
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.
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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.
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Reviewed on Aug 2, 2020
Nice Hands-on labs provided. Hope the labs were graded too so that students are more motivated to complete them.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2020
This course ought to have come first to provide a context for each concepts presented in previous courses. It really provided more clarity on the whole field of Cyber Security.
Reviewed on Jul 10, 2020
SIEM Concepts and Benefits - First video is missing, i can hear only the audio in most part of the video.Kindly, check at your end to avoid problem to the other viewers.Thank you
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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.
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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