Cybersecurity Breach Response Case Studies

This comprehensive course delves into the methodologies of incident response and the strategic models for managing cybersecurity threats. Participants will learn to identify various types of vulnerabilities and categorize attacks that threaten modern organizations. Through detailed case studies of notable breaches, this course offers insights into detection methods and mitigation strategies to reduce threat risks. Additionally, participants will explore the economic impacts of data breaches and apply their learning in a project analyzing a recent cybersecurity breach in the news.

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What you'll learn

Understand and apply the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines for establishing an incident response capability.

Recognize and categorize different types of cybersecurity vulnerabilities and attacks.

Explore the lifecycle of incident response and the roles within an incident response team.

Analyze past breaches to understand detection methods and mitigation strategies.

Skill you'll gain

15 hours

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Curriculum

This course is intended for individuals looking to deepen their understanding of cybersecurity, particularly those aspiring to roles such as Cybersecurity Analysts. It is suitable for participants who have completed the preceding courses in this series or possess a basic understanding of cybersecurity principles.

Module 1: Incident Management Response and Cyberattack Frameworks (5 hours)

Overview of incident response strategies and the application of frameworks like IBM X-Force IRIS.

Module 2: Phishing Scams (2 hours)

Detailed exploration of phishing and other social engineering attacks, their indicators, and prevention strategies.

Module 3: Point of Sale Breaches (2 hours)

Analysis of PoS systems, vulnerabilities, and specific case studies like the Home Depot breach.

Module 4: Third-Party Breaches (1 hour)

Discussion on the risks, impacts, and mitigation strategies for breaches involving third-party vendors.

Module 5: Ransomware (2 hours)

Comprehensive look at ransomware types, targets, defenses, and significant incidents like the Atlanta ransomware attack.

Module 6: Apply Your Skill - Data Breaches (5 hours)

Capstone project where participants select a recent breach and conduct an in-depth analysis using skills acquired through the course.