Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Overview
The Digital Forensics and Incident Response course provides students with the skills needed to investigate cyber incidents, collect and analyze digital evidence, and implement effective incident response strategies. You will learn how to respond to cyberattacks, mitigate their impact, and ensure business continuity by following best practices in digital forensics. This course is ideal for professionals looking to gain practical skills in identifying, analyzing, and responding to security breaches.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
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Understand the core principles of digital forensics and its role in cybersecurity.
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Use forensic tools to collect and analyze digital evidence from compromised systems.
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Develop an incident response plan to detect, contain, and recover from cyberattacks.
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Conduct forensic investigations and ensure evidence integrity for potential legal proceedings.
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Analyze cyber incidents and apply lessons learned to improve future security measures.
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Implement incident response best practices to reduce the impact and recovery time of security breaches.
Key Topics Covered
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Introduction to Digital Forensics: Overview of digital forensics and its importance in cybersecurity investigations.
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Cyber Incident Investigation: Steps to investigate a cyber incident, from detection to evidence collection.
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Forensic Tools: Using tools like FTK, EnCase, and Autopsy for collecting and analyzing digital evidence.
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Incident Response Lifecycle: The phases of incident response, including preparation, detection, containment, eradication, and recovery.
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Legal Considerations: Understanding the legal and ethical aspects of handling digital evidence.
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Evidence Collection and Preservation: Best practices for securing evidence and maintaining a chain of custody.
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Malware Analysis: Analyzing malware samples to understand their behavior and mitigate future attacks.
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Post-Incident Review: Conducting a post-mortem analysis to improve organizational security and incident response capabilities.
Hands-On Labs/Projects
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Lab 1: Conducting a forensic investigation using EnCase to collect and analyze evidence from a compromised system.
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Lab 2: Developing an incident response plan for a simulated cyberattack, including detection, containment, and recovery.
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Lab 3: Analyzing a malware sample and extracting indicators of compromise (IOCs) to prevent future attacks.
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Capstone Project: Perform a complete forensic investigation and incident response for a cyber breach scenario. Create a detailed report with your findings and recommended remediation steps.
Instructor Information
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Our expert instructors for this course will be announced soon. Stay tuned for details on their extensive industry experience and qualifications in cybersecurity.
Course Duration & Format
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Duration: 8 weeks (self-paced)
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Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per week
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Format: 100% online with hands-on labs for forensic analysis and incident response
Course Materials Preview
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Since this is a cybersecurity course, we constantly update our course materials to reflect the latest industry trends and threats. Upon enrolling, you'll gain full access to all up-to-date course materials via our student platform. You'll have access to video lectures, detailed outlines, hands-on labs, and additional resources to ensure you're always learning the most current content.
Community & Support
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You will have access to:​
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A dedicated online forum where you can connect with fellow students, ask questions, and collaborate on projects.
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Instructor support is available via email and course discussion boards.
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Live Q&A sessions with instructors for additional guidance.