Part 2: Incident Response Procedures and Endpoint Forensic Evidence Collection

This part provides a comprehensive overview of the key stages involved in an effective incident response process. It describes a structured, step-by-step approach that includes preparation, detection and analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities. Additionally, this section addresses the methodologies used in forensic evidence acquisition, specifically from Windows OS-driven endpoints during incident response investigations. It outlines best practices for preserving and analyzing collected evidence, such as creating forensic images and maintaining a chain of custody. Furthermore, the use of specialized tools for evidence analysis is also discussed, with the objective of ensuring that responders can effectively manage and mitigate cybersecurity incidents.

This part contains the following chapters:

• Chapter 3, Phases of an Efficient Incident Response on Windows Infrastructure...