Preparing for and Executing Incident Recovery from Pluralsight

Cybersecurity investigations are used to determine what events, changes, and other actions have happened on a device, who or what performed them, and what data is stored there. In this course, Preparing for and Executing Incident Recovery, you'll leanr how to conduct an investigation, eradicate the incident and how to build out your own CSI (Cyber-Security Investigator) Jump-Bag. First you'll learn how to be ready to conduct your own forensic investigations. Next, you'll learn what computer forensic techniques are used in a variety of scenarios, including police investigations, system misuse, compromise and malware analysis, and investigations related to internal policy violations. Then, you'll learn about how to create your own forensics kit, their contents, and the use of these devices and tools. Finally, you'll be shown some forensic suites and tools that provide you what you'll need to capture and preserve forensics data and to perform forensic investigations. By the end of this course, you will have discovered and developed new skills to tackle many cyber-security scenarios.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Investigating cybersecurity incidents and assessing their impact on organizations and institutions

Collecting and analyzing digital evidence to gather critical data and determine the extent and nature of cybersecurity incidents

Conducted by instructors with extensive expertise in cybersecurity investigations and incident response

Utilizing various forensic tools and techniques to effectively investigate and mitigate cybersecurity incidents

Developing strategies and tactics to prevent and prepare for future cybersecurity incidents

Gaining practical skills in cybersecurity investigation and incident response through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios

Career center

Learners who complete Preparing for and Executing Incident Recovery will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Computer Forensics Analyst

Computer Forensics Analysts are responsible for investigating and analyzing computer systems to identify and preserve evidence of digital crimes. They use their knowledge of computer forensics techniques to recover data from damaged or compromised systems, and they may also testify in court as expert witnesses. This course would be particularly helpful for Computer Forensics Analysts because it provides a comprehensive overview of computer forensics techniques and procedures. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to conduct effective investigations and to prepare reports that can be used in court.

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Cybersecurity Analyst

Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for protecting computer systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. They use their knowledge of cybersecurity techniques to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in computer systems, and they may also respond to security incidents. This course would be particularly helpful for Cybersecurity Analysts because it provides a comprehensive overview of cybersecurity techniques and procedures. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to conduct effective investigations and to prepare reports that can be used in court.

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Digital Forensics Investigator

Digital Forensics Investigators are responsible for collecting and analyzing digital evidence from computers and other electronic devices. They use their knowledge of digital forensics techniques to recover data from damaged or compromised systems, and they may also testify in court as expert witnesses. This course would be particularly helpful for Digital Forensics Investigators because it provides a comprehensive overview of digital forensics techniques and procedures. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to conduct effective investigations and to prepare reports that can be used in court.

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Incident Responder

Incident Responders are responsible for responding to security incidents and restoring normal operations to affected systems. They use their knowledge of incident response techniques to identify and mitigate the impact of security incidents, and they may also work with law enforcement to investigate and prosecute cybercrimes. This course would be particularly helpful for Incident Responders because it provides a comprehensive overview of incident response techniques and procedures. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to conduct effective investigations and to prepare reports that can be used in court.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants are responsible for providing security advice and guidance to organizations. They use their knowledge of security best practices to help organizations protect their information assets from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course would be particularly helpful for Security Consultants because it provides a comprehensive overview of security best practices. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to conduct effective security assessments and to make recommendations for improving security.

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Security Engineer

Security Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security systems. They use their knowledge of security technologies to protect organizations from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course would be particularly helpful for Security Engineers because it provides a comprehensive overview of security technologies. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to design, implement, and maintain effective security systems.

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Security Manager

Security Managers are responsible for overseeing the security of an organization's information assets. They develop and implement security policies and procedures, and they manage the organization's security team. This course would be particularly helpful for Security Managers because it provides a comprehensive overview of security management best practices. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to manage a security team and to make decisions about security investments.

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Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Analyst

Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Analysts are responsible for collecting and analyzing information about cyber threats. They use their knowledge of cyber threats to identify and mitigate risks to organizations. This course would be particularly helpful for Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Analysts because it provides a comprehensive overview of cyber threats and threat intelligence techniques. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to collect and analyze cyber threat information.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting organizations from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information. They use their knowledge of information security best practices to develop and implement security measures. This course would be particularly helpful for Information Security Analysts because it provides a comprehensive overview of information security best practices. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to develop and implement effective security measures.

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Malware Analyst

Malware Analysts are responsible for analyzing malware to identify its behavior and impact. They use their knowledge of malware to develop and implement countermeasures. This course would be particularly helpful for Malware Analysts because it provides a comprehensive overview of malware analysis techniques. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to analyze malware and to develop countermeasures.

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Network Security Engineer

Network Security Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure networks. They use their knowledge of network security technologies to protect networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course would be particularly helpful for Network Security Engineers because it provides a comprehensive overview of network security technologies. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to design, implement, and maintain secure networks.

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Penetration Tester

Penetration Testers are responsible for testing the security of computer systems and networks. They use their knowledge of penetration testing techniques to identify and exploit vulnerabilities in systems and networks. This course would be particularly helpful for Penetration Testers because it provides a comprehensive overview of penetration testing techniques. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to conduct effective penetration tests.

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Security Architect

Security Architects are responsible for designing and implementing security architectures for organizations. They use their knowledge of security best practices to develop and implement security solutions that meet the organization's needs. This course would be particularly helpful for Security Architects because it provides a comprehensive overview of security architecture best practices. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to design and implement effective security architectures.

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Forensic Accountant

Forensic Accountants are responsible for investigating financial crimes. They use their knowledge of accounting and auditing to identify and analyze financial irregularities. This course may be helpful for Forensic Accountants because it provides a basic understanding of cybersecurity techniques. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to investigate financial crimes.

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Information Security Manager

Information Security Managers are responsible for overseeing the security of an organization's information assets. They develop and implement security policies and procedures, and they manage the organization's security team. This course may be helpful for Information Security Managers because it provides a basic understanding of computer forensics techniques. It would also help them to develop the skills necessary to manage a security team and to make decisions about security investments.

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