Detection: Recognizing the Signs of an Incident Detection is the first crucial step in handling security incidents. The effectiveness of detection largely depends on the tools and systems you have in place, such as Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), Intrusion Prevention…
Detecting cybersecurity incidents effectively involves multiple layers of detection, which can vary based on the tools and configurations you have in place. This includes intrusion detection systems (IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), next-gen firewalls, EDR and native capabilities like the…
If you’re considering a career in cybersecurity, now is an excellent time to dive into this dynamic and ever-evolving field. With an abundance of training options available, you can find resources that suit your budget and learning preferences. Diverse Training…
In DFIR, one of the worst situations is facing a cyber incident unprepared. Imagine the chaos (or don’t, as it’s a reminder of the last big incident) when you’re looking at the incident response playbook for the first time during…
Forensicating RDP: Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is an integral part of Windows OS, allowing users to connect remotely to other systems. However, its exposure to the internet can (and often has) lead to unauthorised access if not properly secured, making…
Trust but verify. The famous quote by Ronald Reagan was formed from a Russian Proverb. This was life in 1987. In 2024, life in the new threat landscape is Zero-Trust. The Australian Government has released it’s latest update to the…
I’ve shared this on Linkedin just yesterday 22 April 2024, but here I can provide a little more context. Before doing this work, it helps if you’ve followed the NIST Computer Security Incident Handling guide (SP800-61) available from: If…
I had planned to write a one-liner for this post, but I think it deserves more context.The point of reporting is to tell a story, one that flows. This piece of advice during my time at a consultancy sounded easier…
This is a work in progress, but has the fundamentals of what you should do. Apologies for the jargon that’s included, I would recommend sharing this with the person who is assisting you with the wiping of devices in an…
Don’t Deny It! When you were a child, did you ever do something that you shouldn’t have, and when caught and subsequently questioned by your parents as to whether you just did something which is blaringly obvious, did you deny…