FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics Course Overview

To successfully undertake training in the FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics course, it is recommended that students possess the following minimum prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of the Incident Response process and the general principles of cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and Mac OS, including the ability to use the command line interface.
• Knowledge of network protocols, network infrastructure, and basic networking principles.
• Experience with handling and analysis of digital evidence or a foundational understanding of digital forensics.
• Comfortable with using various digital forensics tools and software for evidence acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
• An analytical mindset and attention to detail, which are essential for investigating complex cyber incidents.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new techniques in digital forensics and threat hunting.

This course is designed for intermediate to advanced IT professionals; therefore, some hands-on experience in information security, network security, or digital forensics is beneficial.

Target Audience for FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics

1. The FOR508 course is geared towards professionals in cybersecurity focusing on incident response and digital forensics.

   
   

• Incident Response Analysts
• Digital Forensics Analysts
• Cybersecurity Analysts
• Threat Hunters
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Personnel
• Information Security Managers
• IT Auditors
• Law Enforcement Officers
• Government Agents
• Military Personnel Involved in Cyber Operations
• Network Administrators with a Security Focus
• Security Consultants
• Systems Engineers
• Legal Professionals working with Digital Evidence
• Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs)
• Compliance Officers
• Risk Management Professionals
• Corporate Investigators
• Data Protection Officers

Learning Objectives - What you will Learn in this FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics?

Introduction to Learning Outcomes:

In the FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics course, participants will master the skills necessary for conducting sophisticated digital investigations and responding to advanced cyber threats effectively.

Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

• Understand and apply digital forensic methodologies to collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence accurately.
• Utilize advanced tools and techniques for network, mobile, cloud, and malware forensics.
• Conduct in-depth memory forensics to investigate and identify signs of compromise and malicious activities.
• Perform malware analysis and reverse engineering to understand malware behavior and impact.
• Develop comprehensive incident response plans and establish effective incident response teams.
• Enhance threat hunting capabilities by identifying indicators of compromise and employing advanced hunting techniques.
• Analyze and visualize forensic data to uncover patterns and present findings clearly.
• Navigate the legal and ethical considerations associated with digital forensics and incident response.
• Create detailed reports and maintain documentation to ensure integrity and admissibility of evidence.
• Integrate automation and machine learning to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the incident response and threat hunting processes.