Chapter 4: Applying First Response Procedures

In this chapter, we will have the opportunity to apply the concepts learned in the previous chapters in a very practical way, using scenarios of cases related to cybersecurity incidents. As mentioned in the previous chapters, one of the main objectives of first-response procedures is to get useful information to investigate a cybersecurity incident.

So, there are several things that we must ask ourselves based on the information we have on the case:

  • What are the possible sources of data?
  • What kind of technology is behind the device from which I should get the information?
  • How volatile is the data?
  • Can I take the device into custody if necessary, or is that device required for business continuity? ...

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