Stage 4 - Investigation Course

Learn the important role investigation plays in incident response.

23 minutes

Course description

In this course, you’ll learn the questions asked in normal investigations and how to properly answer them. You’ll explore the important data sources these answers are pulled from and the role this process plays in incident response overall.

Syllabus

The Role of Digital Forensics

Video - 00:06:00
A high-level discussion of how digital forensics plays into IR.
Investigation Data Sources

Video - 00:09:00
We take a look at the data sources needed to do most investigations and what the process is for obtaining that data.
What, Who, When, Where?

Video - 00:08:00
Introduction to the investigation procedures and to questions being answered through investigations.

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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Associated NICE Work Roles

All Infosec training maps directly to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity to guide you from beginner to expert across 52 Work Roles.

  • Law Enforcement / Counterintelligence Forensics Analyst
  • Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst
  • Technical Support Specialist

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