As youre learning in this module, being prepared is vital in order to respond to security incidents efficiently, accurately, and thoroughly. However, to make that possible, the IRT requires a collection of highly specialized tools. These tools allow the IRT to swiftly observe, orient, decide, and act

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as the adversary changes his tactics and behavior in the compromised environment.Fortunately, many excellent commercial and open

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source tools exist in the security marketplace, and many more are introduced each year to help meet the growing demand. Moreover, a key advantage of having a vibrant and developing security marketplace is that it propels the entire industry to innovate and design creative solutions.Furthermore, to be a strong and valuable member of an IRT, you must stay abreast of the latest technology and product developments. Doing so will uniquely position you to evaluate your organization's existing tools portfolio and identify solutions that will help improve various elements of its capability.For this activity, youll explore at least five tools from a list of open

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source IR tools. As you explore the powerful capabilities of these tools, think about how they benefit an IRT. Document and share your thoughts by answering the questions in the template provided below.Additionally, while not required for this assignment, youre encouraged to download and install some of these tools in your lab environment to increase your familiarity with them. If needed, search YouTube for additional tutorials.IR ToolsToolWhat does the tool do

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How does it benefit the IRT?What capability of the tool do you find most intriguing?

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TheHive Links to an external site.GRR Rapid Response Links to an external site.SANS Investigative Forensic Toolkit

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SIFT

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Links to an external site.Volatility Links to an external site.Wazuh Links to an external site.Osquery Links to an external site.MISP Links to an external site.Zeek Links to an external site.OwlH Links to an external site.Autopsy Links to an external site.