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Aaron Rosenmund

Walking into an incident response situation can be intimidating. This course will teach you how to accomplish the first phase of incident response, the initial detection and analysis.

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Walking into an incident response situation can be intimidating. This course will teach you how to accomplish the first phase of incident response, the initial detection and analysis.

In an incident response scenario, it’s hard to know where to start. In this course, Incident Response: Detection and Analysis, you’ll learn to how to accomplish the first phase of an incident response scenario, the initial detection and analysis. First, you’ll validate and confirm that a reported event is, indeed, a security incident. Next, you’ll collect initial triage data used for developing IOC detections. Finally, you’ll learn how to assess and gather network event and host data for deeper analysis. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have answered some initial, and critical, questions around the event, as well as come up with a lot more based on the collected triage data collected, and be able to move into the next phase of incident response.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Incidents and Response Teams with a Dash of Dark Energy
Preparation
Detection and Analysis
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Intel
Collect Host Data
Collect Network Data

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Introduces essential skills of collecting and interpreting incident data during the initial phase of incident response
Taught by a seasoned incident response expert, Aaron Rosenmund, with extensive experience in the field
Covers a comprehensive range of concepts and techniques essential for incident detection and analysis, providing a thorough foundation for understanding the topic
Requires prior knowledge and experience in incident response, making it most suitable for professionals already working in the field
Focuses on the initial phase of incident response, with limited coverage of advanced techniques and strategies

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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 Incident Response: Detection and Analysis with these activities:
Review old coursework
Solidify your understanding of fundamental security concepts that are likely to be discussed in this course by revisiting old coursework and assignments.
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  • Lay out the course syllabus and your notes from previous courses
  • Identify any sections of notes that seem fuzzy or unclear
  • Review the sections of notes that need additional review
Attend a SANS Training Course
SANS offers a variety of training courses on incident response and security analysis, which can help you to improve your skills and knowledge.
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  • Research the SANS course offerings.
  • Enroll in a course that meets your needs.
  • Attend the course and participate actively.
Join an Incident Response Community
Connect with other incident response professionals and share knowledge and experiences.
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  • Find an incident response community online or in your local area.
  • Join the community and participate in discussions.
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Practice incident response scenarios
Repeatedly going through incident response scenarios will help solidify the steps involved in the initial detection and analysis phase of incident response.
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  • Identify a realistic incident scenario
  • Walk through the detection and analysis steps
  • Review the results of your analysis
  • Identify areas for improvement
Conduct a Security Assessment
Create a security assessment plan and execute it on a target environment to simulate an incident.,
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  • Define the scope and objectives of the assessment.
  • Gather information about the target environment.
  • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities.
  • Document the findings and recommendations.
Create a Threat Response Plan
Develop a plan that outlines the steps to be taken in the event of a security incident. This will help you to respond quickly and effectively to security threats.
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  • Identify potential threats to your organization.
  • Develop a strategy for responding to each type of threat.
  • Document the plan and make it available to all employees.
  • Test the plan regularly to ensure that it is effective.
Practice incident response scenarios
Incident response is a highly technical skill that requires extensive practice to develop your intuition and reflexes. Supplement the coursework by practicing with online and offline resources.
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  • Find a vendor who provides practice simulations for incident response
  • Sign up for a trial or affordable subscription
  • Practice at your own pace

Career center

Learners who complete Incident Response: Detection and Analysis will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Security Analyst
Security Analysts are on the front lines of incident response, identifying, investigating, and responding to security threats. This course provides Security Analysts with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for Security Analysts who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Incident Responder
Incident Responders are responsible for responding to and mitigating security incidents. This course provides Incident Responders with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for Incident Responders who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Threat Intelligence Analyst
Threat Intelligence Analysts are responsible for collecting and analyzing information about threats to an organization's computer systems and networks. This course provides Threat Intelligence Analysts with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for Threat Intelligence Analysts who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Analysts are responsible for protecting an organization's computer systems and networks from cyberattacks. This course provides Cybersecurity Analysts with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for Cybersecurity Analysts who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Computer Forensics Analyst
Computer Forensics Analysts are responsible for investigating and analyzing computer systems and networks for evidence of criminal activity. This course provides Computer Forensics Analysts with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for Computer Forensics Analysts who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
CISOs are responsible for overseeing an organization's information security program. This course provides CISOs with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for CISOs who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Security Architect
Security Architects are responsible for designing and implementing an organization's security strategy. This course provides Security Architects with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for Security Architects who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Network Security Engineer
Network Security Engineers are responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining an organization's network security. This course provides Network Security Engineers with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for Network Security Engineers who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Security Consultant
Security Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on how to improve their security posture. This course provides Security Consultants with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for Security Consultants who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Information Security Manager
Information Security Managers are responsible for managing an organization's information security program. This course provides Information Security Managers with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for Information Security Managers who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Security Researcher
Security Researchers identify and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems and networks. This course provides Security Researchers with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for Security Researchers who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Malware Analyst
Malware Analysts identify and analyze malware, malicious software that can damage or steal data from computer systems and networks. This course provides Malware Analysts with a foundation in incident response, teaching them how to detect and analyze security incidents. This course is especially valuable for Malware Analysts who want to strengthen their skills in initial incident response, as it teaches them how to validate and confirm security incidents, collect triage data, and assess and gather network and host data.
Data Scientist
Data Scientists use data to identify patterns and trends. This course may be useful for Data Scientists who want to learn more about incident response. The course teaches Data Scientists how to detect and analyze security incidents, which can be valuable for Data Scientists who want to work in the field of cybersecurity.
Software Developer
Software Developers design, develop, and maintain software applications. This course may be useful for Software Developers who want to learn more about incident response. The course teaches Software Developers how to detect and analyze security incidents, which can be valuable for Software Developers who want to work in the field of cybersecurity.
Machine Learning Engineer
Machine Learning Engineers build and maintain machine learning models. This course may be useful for Machine Learning Engineers who want to learn more about incident response. The course teaches Machine Learning Engineers how to detect and analyze security incidents, which can be valuable for Machine Learning Engineers who want to work in the field of cybersecurity.

Reading list

We've selected eight 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 Incident Response: Detection and Analysis.
Covers the use of open source tools for digital forensics. It would be a useful resource for anyone who wants to learn more about this topic.
Introduces the art of memory forensics techniques, methods, and tools and provides detailed coverage of Windows, Linux, and Mac memory forensics.
Provides insights into the psychology of attackers. It would be helpful to read this book to gain a better understanding of the motivations and techniques of attackers.
Specifically covering incident response in the context of computer forensics and intelligence analysis, this book is primarily intended for students who aim to pursue careers in these areas.
This reference provides a detailed and practical guide to incident handling processes for organizations of all sizes and industries.

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