Master Cyber Investigations: Digital Forensics & Incident Response Training Course!

Introduction

Equip yourself and your team with the critical skills to investigate cyber incidents and effectively respond to security breaches through our comprehensive training course on Digital Forensics & Incident Response. This essential program provides a deep understanding of the methodologies and tools used to identify, contain, eradicate, and recover from cyberattacks. Our training course covers the entire incident response lifecycle and the fundamental principles of digital forensics for collecting and analyzing digital evidence. Whether you're a cybersecurity professional, IT manager, or law enforcement personnel, this training course provides the crucial knowledge to handle cyber incidents efficiently and conduct thorough investigations.

This Digital Forensics & Incident Response training course emphasizes a practical, hands-on approach, guiding participants through real-world scenarios and the use of industry-standard forensic tools. You'll learn to identify the signs of a security incident, follow established incident response frameworks, acquire and analyze digital evidence, and prepare comprehensive investigation reports. By the end of this impactful training course, you'll possess the core skills to effectively manage cyber incidents, conduct thorough digital investigations, and minimize the impact of security breaches on your organization.

Target Audience

• Cybersecurity analysts and incident responders
• IT managers and security administrators
• Law enforcement and digital forensics investigators
• Legal professionals dealing with cybercrime
• Compliance officers and risk managers
• Security consultants and auditors
• Anyone responsible for handling and investigating security incidents

Duration:

• 10 Days

Course Objectives

1. Understand the fundamental principles of digital forensics and incident response.
2. Learn the different phases of the incident response lifecycle.
3. Master the techniques for identifying and triaging security incidents.
4. Develop skills in acquiring and preserving digital evidence in a forensically sound manner.
5. Learn to analyze various types of digital evidence from different sources.
6. Understand the legal and ethical considerations in digital forensics and incident response.
7. Gain proficiency in using common digital forensics tools and techniques.
8. Develop the ability to document findings and create comprehensive incident reports.

Course Content

1. Module: Introduction to Digital Forensics and Incident Response

• Defining digital forensics and its role in cyber investigations in the module
• Understanding the incident response lifecycle: preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, lessons learned within the Python module
• The relationship between digital forensics and incident response in the module
• Legal and ethical considerations in digital investigations and incident handling within the module
• Overview of different types of cyber incidents and their impact in the module

2. Module: Incident Identification and Triage

• Recognizing the signs and symptoms of a security incident in the module
• Establishing incident severity levels and prioritization criteria within the Python module
• Gathering initial information and performing preliminary analysis in the module
• Utilizing logging and monitoring systems for incident detection in the module
• Understanding the importance of communication during the incident identification phase in the module

3. Module: Evidence Acquisition and Preservation

• Understanding the principles of forensic soundness and chain of custody in the module
• Planning and preparing for evidence acquisition from various digital sources within the Python module
• Utilizing different imaging and acquisition methods (e.g., physical, logical) in the module
• Working with forensic hardware and software for evidence acquisition in the module
• Documenting the evidence acquisition process thoroughly to maintain integrity in the module

4. Module: Forensic Analysis of Digital Evidence: Part 1

• Analyzing file systems (e.g., FAT, NTFS, ext4) for relevant artifacts in the module
• Recovering deleted files and analyzing file metadata within the Python module
• Examining web browser history, cookies, and cache for user activity in the module
• Analyzing email headers, content, and attachments for communication evidence in the module
• Understanding the significance of timestamps and time synchronization in forensic analysis in the module

5. Module: Forensic Analysis of Digital Evidence: Part 2

• Analyzing operating system artifacts (e.g., registry, event logs) for system activity in the module
• Examining network logs and traffic captures for communication and malicious activity within the Python module
• Analyzing memory dumps for volatile data and potential malware presence in the module
• Investigating mobile devices and their data (if applicable) in the module
• Understanding anti-forensic techniques and methods for detecting them in the module

6. Module: Incident Containment and Eradication

• Developing strategies for containing security incidents to prevent further damage in the module
• Implementing different containment techniques based on the type and scope of the incident within the Python module
• Identifying and removing the root cause of the incident (eradication) in the module
• Ensuring the complete removal of malicious software and attacker persistence mechanisms in the module
• Validating the effectiveness of containment and eradication efforts in the module

7. Module: Incident Recovery and Lessons Learned

• Developing and implementing recovery plans to restore affected systems and services in the module
• Validating the integrity and functionality of recovered systems within the Python module
• Documenting the entire incident response process and findings in detail in the module
• Conducting a post-incident analysis to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement within the Python module
• Updating security policies and procedures based on the lessons learned from the incident in the module

8. Module: Digital Forensics Tools and Reporting

• Overview of common open-source and commercial digital forensics tools in the module
• Using forensic software for imaging, analysis, and reporting within the Python module (hands-on exercises with selected tools if feasible)
• Generating comprehensive forensic reports documenting findings and analysis in the module
• Presenting technical findings in a clear and understandable manner for different audiences in the module
• Maintaining the chain of custody and integrity of evidence throughout the reporting process in the module

General remarks

• Customizable courses are available to address the specific needs of your organization.
• The participant must be conversant in English
• Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate of completion from Lenol Development Center.
• The course fee for onsite training includes facilitation training materials, tea break and lunch.
• Accommodation and airport pick up are made upon request
• For any inquiries reach us through info@lenoldevelopmentcenter.com or +254 710 314 746
• Payment should be made to our bank