Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Incident Response tools and techniques for effective cyber threat response
4th Edition
Will be published approx. on 20. December 2027
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-83620-011-6 (ISBN)
Description
Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to enhance the security and resilience of your organization against cyber threats
Key Features
Harness the latest tools and leverage them to determine the root cause of an incident
Implement new techniques and data such as external threat intelligence during the investigation of an incident
Master techniques using cloud, machine learning, malware analysis, threat intelligence, and digital forensics
Book DescriptionEmbark on a journey into the forefront of cyber defense with "Digital Forensics and Incident Response, 4th Edition." This guide is your gateway to mastering the sophisticated techniques and methodologies essential for tackling today's cyber threats. Authored by leading cybersecurity expert Gerard Johansen, this book provides an insider's look at the cutting-edge tools and innovative strategies needed to prevent, detect, and respond to digital vulnerabilities. With its focus on practical applications and up-to-date examples, it equips you with the skills to develop and refine robust digital forensic capabilities within your organization
The fourth edition goes beyond traditional approaches by integrating the latest advancements in cloud technology and machine learning, offering a comprehensive look at how these technologies can enhance forensic practices. Dive into the nuances of deploying scalable incident response strategies, using open-source tools for effective threat hunting, and applying ML/AI to uncover and counteract emerging cyber threats. Each chapter is designed to build your proficiency in handling real-world challenges, making you indispensable in your field
By the end of the book, you will be well-versed in the various tasks and techniques associated with incident response.What you will learn
Create and deploy an incident response capability within your own organization
Provide a solid foundation in proper evidence acquisition and handling for later analysis
Analyze collected evidence and determine the root cause of a security incident
Integrate threat intelligence in the digital evidence analysis
Leverage cloud solutions to streamline your cybersecurity operations
Utilize Velociraptor and Wazuh for effective threat hunting
Implement ML/AI technologies to analyse large datasets for enhanced threat detection
Who this book is forThis book is for cybersecurity and information security professionals who want to implement digital forensics and incident response in their organizations. It also targets beginners or students who want to understand the fundamentals of Digital Forensics. A basic understanding of the Windows Operating System, networking and computer science is expected.
Key Features
Harness the latest tools and leverage them to determine the root cause of an incident
Implement new techniques and data such as external threat intelligence during the investigation of an incident
Master techniques using cloud, machine learning, malware analysis, threat intelligence, and digital forensics
Book DescriptionEmbark on a journey into the forefront of cyber defense with "Digital Forensics and Incident Response, 4th Edition." This guide is your gateway to mastering the sophisticated techniques and methodologies essential for tackling today's cyber threats. Authored by leading cybersecurity expert Gerard Johansen, this book provides an insider's look at the cutting-edge tools and innovative strategies needed to prevent, detect, and respond to digital vulnerabilities. With its focus on practical applications and up-to-date examples, it equips you with the skills to develop and refine robust digital forensic capabilities within your organization
The fourth edition goes beyond traditional approaches by integrating the latest advancements in cloud technology and machine learning, offering a comprehensive look at how these technologies can enhance forensic practices. Dive into the nuances of deploying scalable incident response strategies, using open-source tools for effective threat hunting, and applying ML/AI to uncover and counteract emerging cyber threats. Each chapter is designed to build your proficiency in handling real-world challenges, making you indispensable in your field
By the end of the book, you will be well-versed in the various tasks and techniques associated with incident response.What you will learn
Create and deploy an incident response capability within your own organization
Provide a solid foundation in proper evidence acquisition and handling for later analysis
Analyze collected evidence and determine the root cause of a security incident
Integrate threat intelligence in the digital evidence analysis
Leverage cloud solutions to streamline your cybersecurity operations
Utilize Velociraptor and Wazuh for effective threat hunting
Implement ML/AI technologies to analyse large datasets for enhanced threat detection
Who this book is forThis book is for cybersecurity and information security professionals who want to implement digital forensics and incident response in their organizations. It also targets beginners or students who want to understand the fundamentals of Digital Forensics. A basic understanding of the Windows Operating System, networking and computer science is expected.
More details
Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-83620-011-6 (9781836200116)
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Person
Gerard Johansen is an incident response professional with over 15 years' experience in areas like penetration testing, vulnerability management, threat assessment modeling, and incident response. Beginning his information security career as a cyber crime investigator, he has built on that experience while working as a consultant and security analyst for clients and organizations ranging from healthcare to finance. Gerard is a graduate of Norwich University's Master of Science in Information Assurance program and a certified information systems security professional.
He is currently employed as a senior incident response consultant with a large technology company, focusing on incident detection, response, and threat intelligence integration.
He is currently employed as a senior incident response consultant with a large technology company, focusing on incident detection, response, and threat intelligence integration.
Content
Table of Contents
Understanding Incident Response
Managing Cyber Incidents
Fundamentals of Forensics
Investigation Methodology
Collecting Network Evidence
Local Forensic Evidence Collection
Remote Forensic Evidence Collection
Proper Forensic Imaging
Analyzing Network Evidence
Analyzing System Memory
Analyzing System Storage
Analyzing Log Files
System Triage
Writing the Incident Report
Ransomware Preparation and Response
Investigating Ransomware
Leveraging the Cloud
Malware Analysis for Incident Response
Leveraging Threat Intelligence
Threat Hunting
Threat Hunting with Velociraptor and Wazuh
Understanding Incident Response
Managing Cyber Incidents
Fundamentals of Forensics
Investigation Methodology
Collecting Network Evidence
Local Forensic Evidence Collection
Remote Forensic Evidence Collection
Proper Forensic Imaging
Analyzing Network Evidence
Analyzing System Memory
Analyzing System Storage
Analyzing Log Files
System Triage
Writing the Incident Report
Ransomware Preparation and Response
Investigating Ransomware
Leveraging the Cloud
Malware Analysis for Incident Response
Leveraging Threat Intelligence
Threat Hunting
Threat Hunting with Velociraptor and Wazuh