Incident Response and Computer Forensics, Third Edition / Edition 3

by Kevin Mandia, Matthew Pepe, Jason Luttgens

Overview

Thoroughly revised to cover the latest and most effective tools and techniques, Incident Response & Computer Forensics, Third Edition arms you with the information you need to get your organization out of trouble when data breaches occur. This practical resource covers the entire lifecycle of incident response, including preparation, data collection, data analysis, and remediation. Real-world case studies reveal the methodsbehind—and remediation strategies for—today's most insidious attacks.

• Architect an infrastructure that allows for methodical investigation and remediation
• Develop leads, identify indicators of compromise, and determine incident scope
• Collect and preserve live data
• Perform forensic duplication
• Analyze data from networks, enterprise services, and applications
• Investigate Windows and Mac OS X systems
• Perform malware triage
• Write detailed incident response reports
• Create and implement comprehensive remediation plans

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071798686
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	08/04/2014
Edition description:	List
Pages:	624
Sales rank:	1,147,312
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.30(d)

About the Author

Kevin Mandia Director of Computer Forensics at Foundstone is a well-recognized forensics and incident response expert. Kevin leads Foundstone's premiere incident response and forensics services, delivering consulting and training services to Foundstone's clients. Prior to joining Foundstone, Kevin as a Special Agent with AFOSI specializing in computer intrusion cases. Upon leaving the AFOSI, Kevin developed a computer intrusion response course specifically designed at the request of the FBI. Kevin trained over 400 FBI agents as well as personnel from the State Department, the CIA, NASA, the U.S. Postal Service, the Air Force, and other Government Agencies. Kevin is a regular speaker at numerous forums, including the Interpol Computer Crime Conference and various conferences hosted by government agencies and law enforcement organizations. He is on the Editorial Board for the International Journal on Cyber Crime.

Jason T. Luttgens is a former technical director of the security consulting firm Mandiant where he led dozens of global investigations involving industrial espionage, cardholder data theft, and other crimes. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Office of Special Investigations and at the Department of Defense’s Computer Forensics Laboratory.

Matthew Pepe is a senior technical director and co-founder of Mandiant where he has led numerous investigations, serves as a subject matter expert, and developed the forensic capabilities that are in use today. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he served in the Office of Special Investigations’ Computer Forensics Laboratory.

Kevin Mandia is senior vice president and chief operating officer of FireEye. He founded Mandiant in 2004 and served as the chief executive officer. While in the U.S. Air Force, Kevin served as a computer security officer at the Pentagon and as a special agent in the Air Force Office of Special Investigations.