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Incident responders are continually faced with the challenge of collecting and analyzing relevant event data—network communications is no exception. This course uses an assortment of network data acquisition tools and techniques with a focus on open-source, vendor-neutral solutions. Students who take this course will learn how to perform network traffic and protocol analysis that ultimately supports cybersecurity incident response efforts. From reconnaissance to data exfiltration, network traffic scales to provide a bird’s-eye view of attacker activity. Leveraging the vantage point of key network traffic chokepoints, this course explores nearly every phase of an attacker’s methodology. Students will learn network traffic analysis concepts and work through hands-on lab exercises that reinforce the course material using real-world attack scenarios.

FOR608 is an advanced course designed for cybersecurity professionals responsible for detecting, responding to, and mitigating sophisticated cyber threats within enterprise environments. The course emphasizes proactive threat hunting, effective incident response strategies, and the use of cutting-edge tools and techniques to combat advanced persistent threats (APTs) and complex attacks.

For most security teams, high operational tempo (measured in dumpster fire lumens) incentivizes analysts to stick to well-tailored playbooks that prioritize remediation at the expense of proper incident scoping and root cause analysis. Though modern endpoint security products have significantly improved host visibility, most critical incidents will require the acquisition and analysis of additional endpoint data. This course focuses on four core investigative competencies: endpoint data collection, investigative triage, incident response pivots, and root cause analysis.

Antisyphon: Advanced Endpoint Investigations

This course is designed to provide forensic professionals with specialized techniques to analyze and investigate smartphones thoroughly. With mobile devices playing a significant role in daily communications, they often become key evidence sources in criminal, civil, or corporate investigations.

FOR526 is a specialized course designed to equip digital forensics examiners and incident responders with the skills necessary to perform in-depth memory analysis and effectively detect threats.

Linux is everywhere– running in the cloud, on cell phones, and in embedded devices that make up the “Internet of Things”. Often neglected by their owners, vulnerable Linux systems are low-hanging fruit for attackers wishing to create powerful botnets or mine cryptocurrencies. Ransomware type attacks may target Linux-based database systems and other important infrastructure. As attacks against Linux become more and more common, there is an increasing demand for skilled Linux investigators. But even experienced forensics professionals may lack sufficient background to properly conduct Linux investigations. Linux is its own particular religion and requires dedicated study and practice to become comfortable.

Antisyphon: Linux Forensics w/ Hal Pomeranz