What you'll learn

Cybersecurity analysts are often the first line of defense when suspicious activity arises on critical systems. In this course, Security Analysis: Live System Processes and Files, you’ll learn how to detect, analyze, and respond to live system anomalies using both manual and automated tools. First, you’ll explore techniques for analyzing running system processes and identifying active file threats. Next, you’ll decode and uncover data hiding techniques using encoding and encryption methods. Finally, you’ll utilize sandboxing and file-based signatures to automate and refine your detection capabilities. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to perform real-time investigation and defense using practical security analysis tools.