Malware Analysis and Incident Response for IT Technicians

In this course, we will explore various strategies for preventing and responding to IT security incidents, such as ransomware attacks, on your organization’s network. The course topics include:

• An explanation of the key differences between malware analysis and incident response.
• An overview of different malware types, including viruses, worms, fileless malware, and trojans.
• Techniques for analyzing known malware, including online file analysis and tools for examining running processes.
• Strategies for identifying unknown malware using heuristic activity detection and vulnerability analysis.
• Methods for preventing incidents, such as securing removable storage and utilizing email filtering and analysis tools.
• Effective incident response methods, including escalation procedures and setting service priorities.

In the real world, protecting against and reacting to security incidents varies for each organization, depending on its size and service priorities. For instance, a company that hosts internal websites may prioritize restoring these services before addressing internal staff issues, or vice versa.

It is crucial to ensure that any changes to your organization’s network align with company policies. This approach guarantees that incidents are resolved smoothly, minimizing downtime and inconvenience to end users. By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of both proactive and reactive measures to enhance your organization’s IT security posture.

Join us to gain the essential skills needed to safeguard your network and respond effectively to security threats.