Overview
Incident response (IR) is the process of responding to security incidents in an accurate manner calculated, clear steps. Incident response tools ensure that incidents are optimally resolved with relative ease and simplicity.
Use an open source or free trial version of an incident response tool. Setup and configure an incident response tool with the purpose of understanding how to navigate and use the tool.
Popular Open Source Incident Response Tools:
- Cynet 360
- GRR Rapid Response
- AlienVault
- Cyphon
- Volatility
- Sans Investigative Forensics Toolkit (SIFT) Workstation
- TheHive Project
Project Recommendations
It is recommended you have familiarity with the foundations of networking, the steps of an effective incident response plan, deployment of toolkits, use of virtualization software / hypervisor, and formidable research skills.