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This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console.

Investigate a real world ransomware attack using Cortex XSOARs Post Intrusion Ransomware Investigation and Response Playbook.

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Responding to Post-Intrusion Ransomware with Cortex XSOAR

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Ideal for individuals involved in cybersecurity, specifically incident response and digital forensics, with a focus on investigating and responding to ransomware attacks
Provides hands-on experience through practical labs within the Google Cloud console
Utilizes the Cortex XSOAR playbook, a widely recognized tool in the cybersecurity industry
Taught by experts from Google Cloud Training, ensuring relevance and industry expertise

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Responding to Post-Intrusion Ransomware with Cortex XSOAR with these activities:
Review the course syllabus and materials
This entry-level activity will help you become familiar with the course content and expectations which will make learning smoother when you begin the course.
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  • Read the course syllabus
  • Review the course schedule
  • Familiarize yourself with the course materials
Organize your course materials
This organizational activity will reduce friction during the course and make it easier to find information later.
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  • Create a folder for the course
  • Download the course materials
  • Organize the materials into subfolders
Practice using Google Cloud
This will refresh your skills or introduce you to the concepts of Google Cloud before starting the course to help you follow along better.
Browse courses on Google Cloud
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  • Access the Google Cloud console
  • Create a new project
  • Enable the necessary APIs
  • Experiment with a few sample projects
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Follow tutorial on 'Investigating a real-world ransomware attack'
This tutorial will help you understand the concepts covered in the course by providing you with hands-on experience.
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  • Locate the tutorial
  • Follow the step-by-step instructions
  • Attempt to complete the exercises
Volunteer to help other students
This will test your knowledge by helping to solidify your understanding while also improving your communication skills.
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  • Contact your professor or TA
  • Sign up to be a mentor
  • Meet with other students regularly
  • Answer their questions
Practice investigating a simulated ransomware attack
This activity will reinforce the concepts covered in the course by providing you with an opportunity to apply your skills in a practical setting.
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  • Set up a virtual machine
  • Install the necessary software
  • Run a simulated ransomware attack
  • Investigate the attack
  • Remediate the attack
Attend a workshop on ransomware investigation
This professional activity will help you learn more about ransomware investigation and connect with other professionals in the field.
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  • Find a workshop on ransomware investigation
  • Register for the workshop
  • Attend the workshop
  • Participate in the workshop activities
Create a presentation on the key concepts of ransomware investigation
This will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of the course material and practice your presentation skills.
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  • Choose a topic
  • Research the topic
  • Create a presentation outline
  • Develop the presentation slides
  • Practice the presentation
Participate in a ransomware investigation competition
This challenging activity will test the limits of your abilities and may provide motivation to study and practice consistently.
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  • Find a CTF competition that includes ransomware investigation challenges
  • Sign up for the competition
  • Prepare for the competition
  • Compete in the competition

Career center

Learners who complete Responding to Post-Intrusion Ransomware with Cortex XSOAR will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are responsible for the overall security of an organization's computer networks and systems. This course may be useful for CISOs as it provides hands-on experience with investigating and responding to ransomware attacks.
Malware Analyst
Malware Analysts analyze malicious software to understand how it works and how to protect against it. This course may be useful for Malware Analysts as it provides hands-on experience with investigating and responding to ransomware attacks.
Security Architect
Security Architects design and implement security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful for Security Architects as it provides hands-on experience with investigating and responding to ransomware attacks.
Security Consultant
Security Consultants help organizations to protect their networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful for Security Consultants as it provides hands-on experience with investigating and responding to ransomware attacks.
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst
Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts collect and analyze information about cyber threats to help organizations protect their networks and systems. This course may be useful for Cyber Threat Intelligence Analysts as it provides hands-on experience with investigating and responding to ransomware attacks.
Incident Responder
Incident Responders are responsible for investigating and responding to security incidents. This course may be useful for Incident Responders as it provides hands-on experience with investigating and responding to ransomware attacks.
Digital Forensics Analyst
Digital Forensics Analysts investigate computer crimes and collect evidence from digital devices. This course may be useful for Digital Forensics Analysts as it provides hands-on experience with investigating and responding to ransomware attacks.
Penetration Tester
Penetration Testers assess the security of computer networks and systems by simulating attacks. This course may be useful for Penetration Testers as it provides hands-on experience with investigating and responding to ransomware attacks.
Security Engineer
Security Engineers design, implement, and maintain security measures to protect an organization's computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful for Security Engineers as it provides hands-on experience with investigating and responding to ransomware attacks.
Information Security Analyst
Information Security Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's computer networks and systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. This course may be useful for Information Security Analysts as it provides hands-on experience with investigating and responding to ransomware attacks.

Reading list

We've selected 11 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 Responding to Post-Intrusion Ransomware with Cortex XSOAR.
Provides a practical guide to applied cryptography, covering topics such as encryption, authentication, and digital signatures. Useful for gaining a strong foundation in the fundamentals of cryptography and its application in real-world systems.
Provides a comprehensive overview of cryptography and network security. Covers topics such as encryption, authentication, and network security protocols. Useful for gaining a strong foundation in the fundamentals of cryptography and network security.
A comprehensive reference guide to information security management. Covers topics such as risk management, security policy development, and security incident handling. Useful as a reference tool for security professionals.
Provides a comprehensive overview of security engineering, covering topics such as threat modeling, risk assessment, and security architecture. Useful for gaining a strong foundation in the fundamentals of security engineering.
Provides a practical guide to network security monitoring, covering topics such as log analysis, intrusion detection, and security event correlation. Useful for gaining hands-on experience with network security monitoring tools and techniques.
A practical guide to computer security, covering topics such as security assessment, intrusion prevention, and security management. Useful for gaining hands-on experience with computer security tools and techniques.
A practical guide to malware analysis, covering techniques for identifying and analyzing malicious software. Useful for gaining hands-on experience with malware analysis tools and techniques.
A practical guide to penetration testing, covering techniques for identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer systems. Useful for gaining hands-on experience with penetration testing tools and techniques.
Provides insights into the human element of security and how to use deception to protect against cyberattacks.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the psychology of security, including how to understand and mitigate human vulnerabilities.

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