EdX

Penetration Testing and Incident Response (edX)

Offered by IBM,

Learn about the various phases of penetration testing, incident response, and the forensic process. This course is part of the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate! This course is suitable for individuals seeking a fundamental grasp of Cybersecurity or as the fifth installment in a series of courses to develop the skills essential for a career as a Cybersecurity Analyst.

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During this course, you will delve into the various phases of penetration testing, learn about different data collection techniques for your penetration tests, and familiarize yourself with popular penetration testing tools. Additionally, the course covers incident response phases, essential documentation procedures, and the components of an incident response policy and team. You will also learn about key steps in the forensic process and the significance of collecting crucial data.
Moreover, this course offers an introductory exploration of scripting and its significance for system analysts.
Enroll in this course today in order to establish the necessary foundation for developing Cybersecurity expertise as part of the IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate program.
This course is part of the Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate.

What you'll learn

Identify and list penetration testing tools along with the advantages they offer to an organization's security
Analyze digital forensics and digital evidence
Evaluate different incident response techniques and tools
Explore the power and importance of scripting and get started with scripts using Python

Syllabus

Module 1: Penetration Testing
Module 2: Incident Response
Module 3: Digital Forensics
Module 4: Introduction to Scripting

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