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.
Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Incident Response and Digital Forensics
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Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team
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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
- Cybersecurity
- Incident Response
- Threat Detection
- Document Management
- Security Controls
- Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Technical Documentation
- Cyber Threat Hunting
- Technical Communication
- Data Integrity
- Incident Management
- Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Computer Security Incident Management
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Reviewed on Jul 5, 2024
The course is very straight forward. I like that you can review the materials as many times as you want.
DK
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Reviewed on Jul 11, 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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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.
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