National CAE Designated Institution
  • Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

Course Desc: A hands-on examination of the tools and procedures associated with conducting a forensic analysis of network or cloud network incidents. The objective is to collect, examine, and preserve digital evidence and artifacts associated with a network-based cyberattack or incident. Topics include forensic tools and techniques, network monitoring and defense, incident response, intrusion detection/prevention systems, log analysis, cloud computing, and cryptography.

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, you should be able to:
Design a secure network architecture for a modern cloud environment
Examine forensically sound images to determine remediation on networked systems while adhering to standards, laws, policies, and procedures
Process forensic artifacts left by cyber-attacks and other incidents while preserving digital evidence integrity
Evaluate tools and algorithms associated with digital forensics and network intrusion detection/prevention systems
Prepare incident response methodologies and procedures associated with network and cloud incidents
Select appropriate cryptographic protocols, tools, and techniques to properly secure data
Develop a strategy for logging out of cloud projects to conform with government and industry standards

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):