Incident Response and Digital Forensics
This course is part of IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Security Analyst Fundamentals Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Explain the principles and importance of incident response in cybersecurity Implement techniques for detecting and analyzing security incidents Implement methods for collecting and examining digital data Analyze and report digital forensic findings to support cybersecurity efforts
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
6 Hours PreRecorded video
4 assignments
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There are 3 modules in this course
This IBM course equips learners with critical skills in cybersecurity incident management and digital forensics. The curriculum covers incident response frameworks (NIST and SANS), digital forensics methodologies, and evidence handling best practices. Through hands-on labs including Cowrie log investigation, students gain practical experience in detecting, analyzing, and mitigating security threats. The course emphasizes a structured approach to incident handling, from preparation and detection to containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities. Students also learn to collect and examine digital evidence while maintaining data integrity, analyze findings, and produce comprehensive reports. This practical, industry-aligned course prepares participants for roles in cybersecurity incident response and digital forensic investigation.
Incident Response
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Digital Forensics
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Final Project and Course Wrap-up
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate
Instructors
Dee Dee Collette: Cybersecurity Expert and Instructor at IBM
Dee Dee Collette is an instructor at IBM, where she teaches several courses focused on cybersecurity. Her courses include "Cybersecurity Compliance Framework, Standards & Regulations," "Introduction to Cybersecurity Careers," "Introduction to Cybersecurity Tools & Cyberattacks," and "Operating Systems: Overview, Administration, and Security." These courses aim to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity principles, the tools used in the field, and the various career paths available within cybersecurity.
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