Stage 2 - Identification Course

This course explores the process of identifying when there has been an event that falls into the category of becoming an incident. It also touches on classification levels for incidents.

38 minutes

Course description

This course deals specifically with how incidents are identified, as well as the classification levels that incidents might fall within. It also reminds the student that these classification levels are established with input from upper management and the rest of the organization. We go into details of notifying the appropriate parties of the incident and how to do that properly. We end this course with a discussion of common tools and techniques.

Syllabus

Identification Tools and Techniques

Video - 00:09:00
A brief discussion of the common tools and techniques used for incident identification.
Communication/Notification of an Incident

Video - 00:11:00
This session deals with the proper communication and notifications that should happen around an incident.
IR Classification Levels

Video - 00:06:00
A dive into how incidents are classified on different levels and why.
Incident Identification

Video - 00:11:00
Lesson on how incident are initially identified.

Meet the author

Keatron Evans

Keatron Evans is at the forefront of AI-driven cybersecurity innovation. As VP of Portfolio Product and AI Strategy at Infosec, he leads the development of cutting-edge solutions that are redefining industry standards. Keatron is a sought-after speaker at major industry events like the RSA Conference and a trusted expert for media outlets, including CNN and Fox News. 

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