Chapter 2: Concepts of Digital Forensics and Incident Response
One of the fastest-growing cybersecurity fields is Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR). The impact of cybercrime and the reporting of attacks on individuals and organizations have created a significant demand for specialized professionals in these areas to support the investigation of cases from a legal point of view and to ascertain specific details regarding the attacks' context.
Incident response and digital forensic investigation are two activities that are nearly related and should be done in a coordinated manner. Responding to an incident within 72 hours of a security breach is essential for making decisions and taking actions to identify and collect useful information to assist in threat containment.
A typical posture...