• Online, Self-Paced

Discover the necessity of hiding files and the use of alternate data streams and steganography as tactics for hiding information. Explore how to cover tracks after breaching a system, including disabling auditing systems and clearing logs.

Learning Objectives

CEHv10: Hidden Files and Covering Tracks

  • describe why hiding files is necessary and show the use of alternate data streams and steganography as tactics for hiding information
  • describe the concept of covering your tracks after you've breached a system, including how to remove traces of your activities by disabling auditing systems and clearing logs

 

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 Operations
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Exploitation Analysis
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Management

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.

Feedback

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