SEC504: Hacker Tools, Techniques, and Incident Handling

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Eric Conrad, a SANS Faculty Fellow and course author, has 28 years of information security experience. Eric is the CTO of Backshore Communications and his specialties include Intrusion Detection, Threat Hunting, and Penetration Testing.
Learn moreChristopher Crowley, a SANS Senior Instructor, has 25 years of industry experience managing and securing networks. He has authored numerous courses and is considered a leading expert in building an effective SOC.
Learn moreMatt Edmondson has revolutionized open-source intelligence by operationalizing OSINT for federal law enforcement and Fortune 100 firms, spearheading dark web investigations that contributed to major cybercrime takedowns like Genesis Market.
Learn moreKevin Ripa has transformed the global cybersecurity landscape through decades of frontline digital forensics, assisting law enforcement, governments, and Fortune 500 companies in unraveling sophisticated cyberattacks and nation-state threats.
Learn moreJustin Searle has redefined industrial cybersecurity by leading the development of NIST IR 7628, a cornerstone in smart grid security, and creating open-source tools like ControlThings that have become essential for ICS/IIoT assessments.
Learn moreBryan Simon, a SANS Senior Instructor and author of SEC401, has been involved in cybersecurity since 1991. He’s the president of Xploit Security Inc., and has taught cybersecurity students from organizations like the FBI, NATO, and UN.
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