This course provides an in-depth, hands-on guide to managing incident response in Windows environments. You will learn how to detect, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats that target Windows-based systems, giving you the tools needed to safeguard your organization’s infrastructure. With a focus on real-world applications, this course ensures that learners understand how to handle sophisticated attacks and effectively secure their systems.
Incident Response for Windows
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Beginner level
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Explore investigative procedures applicable to Windows systems
Analyze Windows-based endpoints using advanced techniques
Conduct infrastructure-wide analyses to identify cybersecurity incidents
Skills you'll gain
- Cyber Attacks
- Information Technology
- MITRE ATT&CK Framework
- Data Loss Prevention
- Network Security
- Cybersecurity
- Threat Detection
- Anomaly Detection
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Incident Response
- Cyber Threat Hunting
- Endpoint Detection and Response
- Cyber Security Policies
- Cyber Risk
- Computer Security Incident Management
- Threat Modeling
- Microsoft Windows
- Cyber Security Strategy
- Exploitation techniques
- Event Monitoring
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November 2025
Assessments
13 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 13 modules in this course
In this section, we examine Windows-specific threat vectors, threat actor motivations, and threat intelligence frameworks to enhance proactive risk management and response strategies.
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2 videos6 readings1 assignment
In this section, we analyze the attack life cycle phases for Windows systems, map MITRE ATT&CK tactics to unified kill chain stages, and design incident response strategies based on attack stages.
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1 video5 readings1 assignment
In this section, we cover incident response strategies for Windows systems, focusing on detection, verification, and containment.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore methods for collecting volatile and non-volatile forensic evidence from endpoints, emphasizing best practices for preservation and analysis in incident response.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine Phase 1 of the unified kill chain, focusing on initial access techniques like public-facing application exploits, spear-phishing, and drive-by compromises. Key forensic artifacts and analysis methods are discussed to detect and mitigate early-stage threats.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine post-exploitation techniques, focusing on C2 communication, registry persistence, and event log analysis to detect and mitigate advanced threats.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine network discovery techniques, key asset identification, and methods to detect and mitigate such activities in a Windows environment.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine network propagation in cyberattacks, focusing on lateral movement in Windows, detection strategies, and cyclical attack stages to enhance defensive measures.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we examine data types targeted by attackers, techniques for data collection and exfiltration, and methods for detection to enhance defensive strategies.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment
In this section, we examine the direct and indirect impacts of security incidents, including data loss and reputational damage, and focus on strategies for effective impact assessment and mitigation.
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1 video2 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore proactive threat hunting strategies, focusing on leveraging threat intelligence, anomaly detection, and known threat actor TTPs to identify and prevent cyber attacks early.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we explore incident containment, eradication, and recovery strategies, focusing on isolating systems, removing threats, and restoring operations using structured playbooks for efficient incident response.
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1 video3 readings1 assignment
In this section, we cover incident closure, documentation, and reporting for effective security management.
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1 video4 readings1 assignment
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