Build your organizations cyber defense system by effectively applying digital forensics, incident management, and investigation techniques to real-world cyber threatsKey Features: Create a solid incident response framework and manage cyber incidents effectivelyLearn to apply digital forensics tools and techniques to investigate cyber threatsExplore the real-world threat of ransomware and apply proper incident response techniques for investigation and recoveryBook Description: An understanding of how digital forensics integrates with the overall response to cybersecurity incidents is key to securing your organizations infrastructure from attacks. This updated third edition will help you perform cutting-edge digital forensic activities and incident response with a new focus on responding to ransomware attacks.After covering the fundamentals of incident response that are critical to any information security team, youll explore incident response frameworks. From understanding their importance to creating a swift and effective response to security incidents, the book will guide you using examples. Later, youll cover digital forensic techniques, from acquiring evidence and examining volatile memory through to hard drive examination and network-based evidence. Youll be able to apply these techniques to the current threat of ransomware. As you progress, youll discover the role that threat intelligence plays in the incident response process. Youll also learn how to prepare an incident response report that documents the findings of your analysis. Finally, in addition to various incident response activities, the book will address malware analysis and demonstrate how you can proactively use your digital forensic skills in threat hunting.By the end of this book, youll be able to investigate and report unwanted security breaches and incidents in your organization.What You Will Learn: Create and deploy an incident response capability within your own organizationPerform proper evidence acquisition and handlingAnalyze the evidence collected and determine the root cause of a security incidentIntegrate digital forensic techniques and procedures into the overall incident response processUnderstand different techniques for threat huntingWrite incident reports that document the key findings of your analysisApply incident response practices to ransomware attacksLeverage cyber threat intelligence to augment digital forensics findingsWho this book is for: This book is for cybersecurity and information security professionals who want to implement digital forensics and incident response in their organizations. Youll also find the book helpful if youre new to the concept of digital forensics and looking to get started with the fundamentals. A basic understanding of operating systems and some knowledge of networking fundamentals are required to get started with this book.Book specifications:Dimensions: 235 x 190Author: Gerard JohansenCover type: PaperbackPublishing Year: 2022Publishing Month: 12Pages: 532Language: EnglishPublisher: Packt PublishingWeight: 903 g