Stage 3 - Containment Course

Dive into determining what containment steps should be taken and when they should be taken, based on different scenarios.

37 minutes

Course description

This course explores containment, and the proper scoping and management of it. We examine the details of how to contain an incident and, more importantly, how to define what containment means. We also explore common containment tools.

Syllabus

Containment Tools and Techniques

Video - 00:05:00
An overview of common tools used for containment efforts.
Containment Actions

Video - 00:11:00
This section lays out the framework for deciding what the first action is for a compromised device and what criteria should be used to make that decision.
Determining Status of Infected/Affected Computing Resources

Video - 00:07:00
This session deals with gauging how far a compromise has spread and how badly compromised devices are.
Scoping Containment Efforts

Video - 00:15:00
Introduction to containment, including the importance of making sure scoping is properly performed.

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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