• Online, Self-Paced

This course looks at web users from a few different perspectives. First, we look at identifying techniques to determine web user identities from a server perspective. Second, we will look at obfuscating techniques from a user whom seeks to be anonymous. Finally, we look at forensic techniques, which, when given a hard drive or similar media, we identify users who accessed that server.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the characteristics of internet connections that can't be changed.
  • Learn what IP Geolocation is and how to use it.
  • Understand what your browser exposes.
  • Understanding Anonymous Proxies.
  • Understanding various countermeasures.
  • Understand basic web log analysis.
  • Understand basic database forensic techniques.
  • Finally understand that these techniques are a moving target.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Cyber Defense Analysis

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.