Master network management and cyber forensics to effectively respond to incidents, recover data, and implement infrastructure security controls. This program teaches IT and security professionals to monitor networks, detect intrusions, conduct forensic investigations, and harden infrastructure. The curriculum covers network protocols, intrusion detection systems, evidence collection, chain of custody, and recovery strategies. Through hands‑on labs and simulations, attendees will develop the skills to protect their organizations from cyber threats. This program is essential for network administrators, security analysts, and forensic investigators.
Objectives
- Monitor network traffic using intrusion detection/prevention systems
- Detect and contain security incidents swiftly
- Conduct forensic investigations (disk, memory, network) preserving evidence
- Recover data from compromised systems using backup and recovery tools
- Implement infrastructure security controls (firewalls, segmentation, hardening)
- Develop incident response plans and conduct tabletop exercises
- Maintain chain of custody for legal admissibility
- Produce forensic reports for management and legal teams
- Stay current with emerging threats and forensic techniques
Target Audience
- Network administrators and security analysts
- Cyber forensic investigators
- IT managers and security directors
- Incident response team members
- Law enforcement cybercrime units
- Consultants in network security and forensics
Methodology
- Network monitoring and IDS/IPS labs
- Incident response simulations
- Forensic tool demonstrations (FTK, EnCase, Wireshark)
- Data recovery exercises
- Chain of custody documentation practice
- Case study analyses of cyber incidents
- Peer sharing of forensic challenges
