This IBM course will equip you with the essential skills required to manage and investigate cybersecurity incidents effectively. You will dive deep into critical topics such as industry-leading incident response frameworks (NIST and SANS), digital forensics methodologies, and best practices for handling and preserving digital evidence.

Throughout the course, you’ll participate in hands-on labs and real-world projects that will allow you to apply your knowledge in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats. You will also gain valuable experience in conducting forensic investigations using industry-standard tools, giving you the practical expertise necessary to respond to cyber incidents swiftly and accurately.

By the end of this course, you will be prepared to implement incident response plans, collect and analyze digital evidence, and produce detailed reports that support organizational cybersecurity efforts.

Whether you’re looking to enhance your existing skills or take your career in cybersecurity to the next level, this course is ideal for learners seeking to build proficiency in digital forensics and incident response. It’s an essential learning experience for anyone aiming to excel in the rapidly growing cybersecurity field.

Learning Outcomes

Clarify the principles and significance of incident response in cybersecurity.
Apply techniques to detect and analyze security incidents.
Utilize methods for collecting and examining digital evidence.
Evaluate and report digital forensic findings to strengthen cybersecurity initiatives.

Course Syllabus

Welcome to the Course

Video: Course Introduction (3:32)
Reading: Course Overview
Plugin/Reading: Helpful Tips for Course Completion

Module 1: Incident Response Fundamentals

Module Introduction and Objectives
Video: What is Incident Response? (5:50)
Reading: The NIST and SANS Incident Response Frameworks
Video: Incident Response: Preparation (8:06)
Reading: The Importance of Incident Response Documentation
Video: Incident Response: Detection and Analysis (5:37)
Video: Containment, Eradication, and Recovery (6:01)
Reading: Incident Response:Tools and Automation
Video: Post-Incident Activities (5:34)
Activity: Respond to a Cybersecurity Incident
Reading: Incident Response and Preparedness Resources
Practice Quiz: Incident Response Fundamentals
Reading: Module Summary and Highlights
Graded Quiz: Incident Response

Module 2: Digital Forensics and Investigation

Module Introduction and Objectives
Video: Digital Forensics (4:27)
Video: Data Collection and Examination (6:29)
Lab: Investigate Logs using Cowrie
Reading: Handling Digital Evidence
Video: Analysis and Reporting (5:07)
Video: Forensic Data: Data Files (4:51)
Reading: Digital Forensics Tools
Activity: Digital forensics investigation
Reading: Chances of Recovering Data
Practice Quiz: Digital Forensics
Reading: Module Summary and Highlights
Graded Quiz: Digital Forensics

Module 3: Final Project

Module Objectives
Glossary: Forensic Analysis and Incident Response
Reading: Final Project Overview
Final Project
Peer Review Assignment

Course Wrap Up

Video: Course Wrap Up (2:26)
Reading: Congratulations and Next Steps
Reading: Team and Acknowledgments
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Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals and cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity: Forensic Analysis and Incident Response

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