CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 Cert Guide

Chapter 21

Understanding Appropriate Incident Response Activities

This chapter covers the following topics related to Objective 4.8 (Explain appropriate incident response activities) of the CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 certification exam:

• Process

• Training

• Testing

• Root cause analysis

• Threat hunting

• Digital forensics

This chapter provides a comprehensive guide to incident response and digital forensics, covering each phase, from preparation to recovery. It emphasizes the importance of a well-structured process, including specialized techniques like root cause analysis and threat hunting. The chapter also delves into training and various testing methods, such as tabletop exercises and simulations, to ensure team preparedness. It also explores the ...