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Incident Response for Windows

Incident Response for Windows

By : Anatoly Tykushin, Ostrovskaya
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Incident Response for Windows

Incident Response for Windows

4.8 (9)
By: Anatoly Tykushin, Ostrovskaya

Overview of this book

Cybersecurity threats are constantly evolving, posing serious risks to organizations. Incident Response for Windows, by cybersecurity experts Anatoly Tykushin and Svetlana Ostrovskaya, provides a practical hands-on guide to mitigating threats in Windows environments, drawing from their real-world experience in incident response and digital forensics. Designed for cybersecurity professionals, IT administrators, and digital forensics practitioners, the book covers the stages of modern cyberattacks, including reconnaissance, infiltration, network propagation, and data exfiltration. It takes a step-by-step approach to incident response, from preparation and detection to containment, eradication, and recovery. You will also explore Windows endpoint forensic evidence and essential tools for gaining visibility into Windows infrastructure. The final chapters focus on threat hunting and proactive strategies to identify cyber incidents before they escalate. By the end of this book, you will gain expertise in forensic evidence collection, threat hunting, containment, eradication, and recovery, equipping them to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats while strengthening your organization's security posture
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
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Part 4: Incident Investigation Management and Reporting

Lessons learned

The lessons-learned discussion is a crucial component of the IR process, allowing an organization to evolve its security posture and response capabilities based on what occurred during the incident. This process involves several critical steps, each designed to extract valuable insights and actionable improvements. The most critical steps of a lessons-learned discussion are as follows:

  1. Preparation: Gather all relevant data about the incident, including timelines, actions taken, logs, and reports. This step ensures that the discussion is informed and focused on facts rather than assumptions.
  2. Participant inclusion: Ensure that all key stakeholders and personnel involved in the IR are included in the discussion. This may include members from IT, security, legal, human resources, and management teams. A diverse group of participants can provide a comprehensive view of the incident from multiple perspectives.
  3. Chronological review of the incident: Conduct...
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