Penetration Testing and Incident Response Fundamentals
Master penetration testing, incident response, and the forensic process. Practice writing Python scripts for cybersecurity tasks.
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Language
- English
Topic
- Security
Enrollment Count
- 316
Skills You Will Learn
- CyberSecurity Forensics, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Python Scripting, Threats And Vulnerabilities
Offered By
- IBMSkillsNetwork
Estimated Effort
- 13 hours
Platform
- SkillsNetwork
Last Update
- December 8, 2025
Learning Outcomes
- Describe a range of penetration testing tools and their benefits for enhancing organizational security.
- Examine digital forensics methods and how they handle digital evidence.
- Assess various incident response strategies and the tools that support them.
- Describe the significance of scripting, particularly with Python, and kickstart your scripting journey.
Course Syllabus
- Penetration Testing and Incident Response Fundamentals course overview
- Learning Objectives
- Introduction to Penetration Testing
- Penetration Testing Phases
- Penetration Testing
- Penetration Testing Assessment
- Learning Objectives
- Incident Response Overview
- Incident Response Process
- Incident Response Demo
- Incident Response Assessment
- Learning Objectives
- Forensics Course Overview
- The Forensic Process
- Forensic Data
- Digital Forensics Assessment
- Learning Objectives
- Scripting Overview
- Scripting in CyberSecurity
- Python Scripting
- Introduction to Scripting Assessment
General Information
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Language
- English
Topic
- Security
Enrollment Count
- 316
Skills You Will Learn
- CyberSecurity Forensics, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Python Scripting, Threats And Vulnerabilities
Offered By
- IBMSkillsNetwork
Estimated Effort
- 13 hours
Platform
- SkillsNetwork
Last Update
- December 8, 2025
Instructors
IBM Skills Network
IBM Skills Network Team
At IBM Skills Network, we know how crucial it is for businesses, professionals, and students to build hands-on, job-ready skills quickly to stay competitive. Our courses are designed by experts who work at the forefront of technological innovation. With years of experience in fields like AI, software development, cybersecurity, data science, business management, and more, our instructors bring real-world insights and practical, hands-on learning to every module. Whether you're upskilling yourself or your team, we will equip you with the practical experience and future focused technical and business knowledge you need to succeed in today’s ever-evolving world.
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