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Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) is essential for effectively managing cybersecurity incidents. It involves understanding the stages of incident response, performing thorough evidence collection and analysis, and documenting findings meticulously to support legal or compliance requirements. Additionally, a variety of tools are available to aid forensic investigations, improving an organization's readiness for future incidents.

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Sections

  • 1

    What Is Incident Response?

    Incident response involves identifying, managing, and mitigating cybersecurity threats while preserving evidence for investigations.

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  • 1.1

    Key Goals

    This section outlines the primary objectives of incident response in digital forensics, including threat mitigation and evidence preservation.

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  • 1.2

    Incident Response Lifecycle (Nist Sp 800-61)

    The Incident Response Lifecycle outlines systematic stages to effectively manage cybersecurity incidents.

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  • 2

    Digital Forensics Basics

    Digital Forensics involves identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence while ensuring its integrity and maintaining a chain of custody.

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  • 2.1

    What Is Digital Forensics?

    Digital forensics is the process of collecting, preserving, and analyzing digital evidence in relation to cybersecurity incidents.

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  • 2.2

    Key Principles

    This section introduces key principles of digital forensics, focusing on evidence integrity, chain of custody, and analysis methodology.

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  • 3

    Common Forensic Artifacts To Analyze

    This section provides an overview of critical digital artifacts that forensic analysts examine during investigations.

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  • 3.1

    Artifact Insight Provided

    This section outlines key forensic artifacts that are important to analyze during cybersecurity investigations.

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  • 4

    Tools For Forensics And Incident Response

    This section covers essential tools used in digital forensics and incident response to effectively analyze and capture evidence.

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  • 4.1

    Tool Use

    This section discusses key tools in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) and their specific functions.

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  • 5

    Containment, Eradication & Recovery

    This section discusses the crucial steps in managing cybersecurity incidents through containment, eradication of threats, and recovery processes.

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  • 6

    Reporting And Documentation

    This section outlines the critical steps involved in documenting cybersecurity incidents, emphasizing the importance of detail and confidentiality.

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References

Chapter 7_ Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR).pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • DFIR helps organizations re...
  • Forensics ensures digital e...
  • Tools like FTK, Autopsy, an...

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