Incident Detection and Response

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Overview

Course Title: Incident Detection and Response

Description: Welcome to Course 7 in our series, focusing on Incident Detection and Response. This course delves into the critical importance of recognizing and addressing intrusions within your cybersecurity framework. Unidentified intruders can hold your systems hostage, akin to handing over your business keys to a criminal. With data breaches often detected through external notifications that your data is circulating on the dark web, the urgency for robust security measures is clear.

Industry leaders advocate for proactive intrusion detection as a priority for cybersecurity professionals. As ransomware evolves into a sophisticated industry that extends beyond extortion to include the sale of attack kits and stolen data exploitation, the risks continue to climb. This course will equip you with comprehensive tools and techniques for effective incident detection and response, consolidating knowledge from prior chapters while introducing pivotal new concepts.

Modules Overview:

Module 1: Focuses on recognizing precursors and indicators of compromise, enhancing alert systems for potential security events.
Module 2: Expands on incident response strategies following the detection of potential intrusions.
Module 3: Provides an in-depth look into supporting forensic investigations and the crucial role they play in understanding and mitigating cybersecurity incidents.

Learning Objectives:

L7.1: Review the steps for monitoring, incident detection, and data loss prevention using all-source intelligence.
L7.2: Identify the elements of an incident response policy and the critical roles within an Incident Response Team (IRT).
L7.3: Classify the security professional’s role in supporting forensic investigations.

Who Should Take This Course? This course is ideal for beginners interested in enhancing their understanding of cybersecurity's technical and strategic aspects. No prior experience is required.

Provider: Coursera

Categories: Cybersecurity Courses, Incident Response Courses, Digital Forensics Courses, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Courses.