

FOR508 Advanced Incident Response with Threat Hunting and Digital Forensics
Overview:
Introduction:
FOR508: Advanced Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Digital Forensics is a globally recognized certification program, designed for cybersecurity professionals specializing in detecting and mitigating advanced cyber threats. This certification focuses on providing participants with in-depth knowledge of investigating complex security incidents, identifying hidden threats within enterprise networks, and performing detailed digital forensic analysis. The training program ensures participants are well-versed in advanced methodologies for analyzing and responding to sophisticated cyberattacks, enabling organizations to strengthen their security posture and minimize the impact of cyber incidents.
Program Objectives:
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
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Identify advanced cyber threats and vulnerabilities affecting organizations.
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Analyze and respond to complex security incidents effectively.
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Perform comprehensive digital forensic investigations.
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Develop structured threat hunting strategies.
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Explore the frameworks and tools required for securing critical systems.
Targeted Audience:
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Incident response teams.
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Cybersecurity analysts and specialists.
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Forensic investigators.
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SOC (Security Operations Center) professionals.
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Professionals managing cybersecurity operations in organizations.
Program Outline:
Unit 1:
Foundations of Incident Response and Threat Hunting:
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Key concepts of incident response and threat hunting.
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Common attack vectors and threat actor techniques.
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Incident response lifecycle and phases.
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Importance of digital forensics in cybersecurity.
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Tools and technologies for threat detection.
Unit 2:
Advanced Incident Response Techniques:
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Processes involved in developing and executing incident response playbooks.
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Techniques for isolating and containing cyber threats.
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How to collect and preserve digital evidence during incidents.
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Processes involved in addressing challenges while facing live response scenarios.
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Methods for reporting and documenting incidents for post-incident analysis.
Unit 3:
Threat Hunting Strategies:
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The threat hunting process and objectives.
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Utilizing threat intelligence for proactive hunting.
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Tools for analyzing system logs, network traffic, and memory for anomalies.
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Identifying advanced persistent threats (APTs).
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Techniques for tracking and neutralizing hidden threats.
Unit 4:
Digital Forensics in Cybersecurity Investigations:
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Fundamentals of digital forensics in incident investigation.
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Techniques for analyzing compromised systems for malicious activity.
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Frameworks for examining file systems, registries, and logs for forensic evidence.
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Malware analysis and extracting intelligence techniques.
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Ensuring evidence integrity and proper documentation.
Unit 5:
Securing Systems and Mitigating Future Threats:
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Importance of developing frameworks for proactive threat detection and response.
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Leveraging advanced tools and technologies for threat management.
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Building a culture of cybersecurity awareness within the organization.
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Preparing for emerging threats and evolving attack methodologies.