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
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Incident Response and Digital Forensics
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Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team +1 more
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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
- Category: Technical Communication
- Category: Technical Documentation
- Category: Threat Detection
- Category: Incident Management
- Category: Computer Security Incident Management
- Category: Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
- Category: Incident Response
- Category: Data Integrity
- Category: Cybersecurity
- Category: Intrusion Detection and Prevention
- Category: Cyber Threat Hunting
- Category: Document Management
- Category: Security Controls
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Reviewed on Oct 5, 2022
This course was a lot of fun. There were a lot more hands-on learning experiences which I enjoyed thoroughly.
LT
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Reviewed on Jun 15, 2020
Very solid course. A lot of useful links with additional material to study. Thanks a lot for sharing the knowledge.
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.