• Online, Self-Paced

Discover the importance of file system security by looking at file systems supported by the Windows and Linux operating systems. File system forensics, alternate data streams, and timestamps are also covered.

Learning Objectives

SECOPS: Securing File Systems

  • recognize the importance of file system security and how to handle Windows file systems in a forensically sound way
  • describe the impact of metadata and alternate data stream (ADS) on Windows NTFS file system security and forensics
  • recognize the importance of file system security and how to handle Linux file systems in a forensically sound way

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 Operational Planning
  • Cyber Operations
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Executive Cyber Leadership
  • Network Services

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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