SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling

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Contact UsInvestigates cybercrimes, analyzing digital media and logs to establish documentary or physical evidence in support of cyber intrusion cases.
Analyze compromised systems and digital artifacts meticulously, reconstructing cyber incidents to identify perpetrators and methods. Preserve digital evidence integrity, ensuring findings withstand rigorous legal scrutiny.
Perform thorough analysis of digital media to uncover hidden traces and reconstruct cybercrime timelines for investigations.
Examine log files meticulously to identify intrusion patterns, unauthorized access, and evidence of malicious activities.
Document and preserve digital evidence methodically, ensuring integrity and admissibility for legal proceedings.
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Essentials courses are designed for individuals with a foundational understanding of IT or cybersecurity concepts.
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Advanced courses are designed for highly experienced cybersecurity professionals seeking expert-level mastery.
Develops and evaluates cyber training content and methods to ensure relevance, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational needs.
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Explore learning pathCollects and preserves digital evidence using documented techniques to support analytical and investigative objectives in cyber operations.
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Explore learning pathSets direction and policies for cyber operations, assumes risk decisions, and aligns mission objectives with available cyber resources.
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