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Cyber Incident Response

Keatron Evans

The Cyber Incident Response course will give students an understanding of how incidents are responded to at a high level, as well as allow them to build important technical skills through the hands-on labs and projects.

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The Cyber Incident Response course will give students an understanding of how incidents are responded to at a high level, as well as allow them to build important technical skills through the hands-on labs and projects.

This course starts with a high-level discussion of what happens at each phase of responding to an incident, followed by a technical deep dive into some of the more exciting parts of memory, network, and host analysis and forensics. This course is for anyone wishing to apply learned forensics and offensive knowledge such as ethical hacking to the incident response process.

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Syllabus

Incident Response Fundamentals
This course goes into some detail with common definitions and severity criteria related to incident response, with special attention being paid to making sure the student understands that the severity criteria should be based on overall organizational definitions and procedures. The latter part of the course goes into the importance of asset inventory and identification as a basis for establishing severity criteria. All these pieces are required for proper preparation for any incident.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Teaches incident response, which is foundational to cybersecurity and ethical hacking
Provides hands-on practice through labs and projects, which deepens understanding and develops practical skills
Develops technical skills in memory, network, and host analysis and forensics, which are essential for incident response professionals
Taught by a cybersecurity expert with experience in leading incident response teams, ensuring relevance and industry best practices
Suitable for learners with some background in forensics and offensive techniques, such as ethical hacking, enabling them to apply their knowledge in a practical setting
May require additional resources or prior knowledge for learners without foundational understanding of cybersecurity concepts

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Reviews summary

Well-received cyber incident response introduction

Learners say this introductory course on "Cyber Incident Response" is well-received with excellent content and a clear instructor. Beginners appreciate the basics of cyber incident response covered in the course and the practical approach to learning about digital forensics tools and commands.
A great course for beginners.
"Gives an brief yet thorough introduction into the fundamentals of Cyber incident response. It is a comprehensive first course to help beginners understand the nature of Incident response, it place in an organization and the objectives of this domain in cybersecurity."
"this is very good"
"Exceptional Course about Cyber Incident Response"
The explanations are clear and thorough.
"Good content, the explanations are clear, and explained thoroughly."
"K​eatron is an amazing instructor! Really amazing! He walks you through the process of digital forensics from A-Z, and guides you on the essentials tools and commands to use. His explanation and voice are both very clear, the course materials and structures are all well-planned and organized, and the contents are relevant to the field very much."
"It was very easy to easy to follow along with the tutorials. Great course"
There are some editing issues.
"When following along during the videos there are many misspelled words or incorrect rendering of the instructors words. This can be confusing for the learner. Better editing/proof reading is needed."
The course is basic.
"Seems a little too basic. No mention of SIEM tools. Not enough about choosing a team. Seems too short and without specifics to call this a "course"."

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Career center

Learners who complete Cyber Incident Response will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Incident Responder
Incident Responders are responsible for responding to and managing security incidents. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course is essential for anyone who wants to pursue a career as an Incident Responder.
Incident Response Analyst
Incident Response Analysts are responsible for responding to and investigating security incidents. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course is essential for anyone who wants to pursue a career as an Incident Response Analyst.
Security Analyst
Security Analysts are responsible for monitoring and analyzing security data to identify and respond to threats. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course is helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Security Analyst.
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts are responsible for collecting and analyzing information about cyber threats. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst.
Security Consultant
Security Consultants are responsible for providing security advice and guidance to organizations. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Security Consultant.
IT Auditor
IT Auditors are responsible for assessing the security of computer systems and networks. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as an IT Auditor.
Penetration Tester
Penetration Testers are responsible for testing the security of computer systems and networks. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Penetration Tester.
Malware Analyst
Malware Analysts are responsible for analyzing malware to identify its capabilities and how to mitigate it. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Malware Analyst.
Vulnerability Manager
Vulnerability Managers are responsible for identifying and managing vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Vulnerability Manager.
Computer Forensic Analyst
Computer Forensic Analysts are responsible for collecting and analyzing digital evidence. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Computer Forensic Analyst.
Security Operations Center Analyst
Security Operations Center Analysts are responsible for monitoring and responding to security events. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Security Operations Center Analyst.
Digital Forensic Analyst
Digital Forensic Analysts are responsible for collecting and analyzing digital evidence. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Digital Forensic Analyst.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as an Information Security Analyst.
Security Engineer
Security Engineers are responsible for designing and implementing security solutions. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Security Engineer.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for protecting computer systems and networks from cyberattacks. This course provides a strong foundation in the incident response process and gives students hands-on experience in conducting memory, network, and host analysis. This course may be helpful for anyone who wants to pursue a career as a Cybersecurity Analyst.

Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Cyber Incident Response.
NIST SP 800-61 compliant handbook that serves as a reference tool with best practices, checklists, and templates for incident response.
Provides a comprehensive guide to network forensics, which complements the course's focus on network analysis.
Is tailored to large organizations and provides valuable insights into incident response management in complex environments.
Explores the psychological aspects of security and deception, providing insights into attacker behavior that can be valuable for incident response planning.

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