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Incident Response for Windows

Incident Response for Windows

By : Tykushin, Ostrovskaya
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Incident Response for Windows

Incident Response for Windows

4.8 (9)
By: Tykushin, Ostrovskaya

Overview of this book

Cybersecurity incidents are becoming increasingly common and costly, making incident response a critical domain for organizations to understand and implement. This book enables you to effectively detect, respond to, and prevent cyberattacks on Windows-based systems by equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to safeguard your organization's critical assets, in line with the current threat landscape. The book begins by introducing you to modern sophisticated cyberattacks, including threat actors, methods, and motivations. Then, the phases of efficient incident response are linked to the attack's life cycle using a unified cyber kill chain. As you advance, you'll explore various types of Windows-based platform endpoint forensic evidence and the arsenal necessary to gain full visibility of the Windows infrastructure. The concluding chapters discuss the best practices in the threat hunting process, along with proactive approaches that you can take to discover cybersecurity incidents before they reach their final stage. By the end of this book, you’ll have gained the skills necessary to run intelligence-driven incident response in a Windows environment, establishing a full-fledged incident response and management process, as well as proactive methodologies to enhance the cybersecurity posture of an enterprise environment.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
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Part 1: Understanding the Threat Landscape and Attack Life Cycle
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Part 2: Incident Response Procedures and Endpoint Forensic Evidence Collection
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Part 3: Incident Analysis and Threat Hunting on Windows Systems
15
Part 4: Incident Investigation Management and Reporting

Preface

The complexity and impact of cybersecurity threats continue to evolve, underscoring the importance of effective incident response for IT professionals. This book provides real-world examples and state-of-the-art practices that are crucial for developing the mindset of an adept incident responder. It offers a structured cybersecurity framework focused on critical Windows domains, which enables readers to learn not just how to react to incidents but also how to analyze and remediate them effectively.

This book is designed to provide readers with the contextual understanding, practical skills, and strategic insights necessary to excel in the field of cybersecurity, particularly in managing and mitigating incidents on Windows systems. It offers detailed discussions on every phase of the incident response process, from detection to recovery, and covers tools, techniques, and strategies essential for managing incidents in Windows-based environments.

As you progress through this book, you will gain insight into how to approach cybersecurity incidents not just with technical tools, but with a strategic framework that prioritizes comprehensive threat analysis and systematic response planning. Regardless of whether you are an IT professional, a business leader, or a novice in the field of cybersecurity, this book aims to enhance your understanding of and capabilities in incident response, setting a new benchmark in your professional journey.

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