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Incident Handler

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Incident Handlers are on the front line of cyberdefense. This collection focuses on the incident response process — from building an incident response kit and developing an incident response team, to identifying, containing, and recovering from incidents.

Path Releasing Q2 2025
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Designed for learners with a solid grasp of foundational IT and cybersecurity concepts who are interested in pursuing an entry-level security role.
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Earn qualifying credits for certification renewal with completion certificates provided for submission.
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About this Collection

The courses in the Incident Handler Collection will help you build a foundation of knowledge and hands-on skills related to incident response, including containment, recovery, reconnaissance, basic digital forensics, and more. These skills can start your journey toward a role in cybersecurity operations or prepare you for further industry training and certifications.

Our courses feature thoughtful, bite-sized content from expert instructors who have helped thousands of other learners grasp fundamental incident response topics.

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Learn core concepts and get hands-on with key skills.

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Incident Response Steps
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In Incident Response Steps, David Biser accentuates the significance of planning out a response for when an incident occurs. He lays out an overview of the important steps of an incident response plan and gives a breakdown of each step.
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Incident Response Planning
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In Incident Response Planning, David Biser describes the different aspects to consider when creating and implementing an incident response plan. These different aspects act as tools that help an organization create a thorough incident response plan.
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Implementing an Incident Response Plan
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Take your incident response plans to the next level by exploring this “Implementing an Incident Response Plan” course with David Biser. He walks you through incident identification, the incident management process, and how to recover from an incident.
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Incident Response Recovery
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Incident Response Recovery covers the actual recovery process from an incident that was identified and managed. It goes over the proper documentation necessary after the incident is handled, the legal concerns associated with the incident, and the lessons learned.
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DFIR Investigations and Witness Testimony
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Is it time for you to testify? This course is for digital forensics and incident response professionals who are preparing to testify. Learn more about what makes an expert witness, as well as what is involved in the process from collection and analysis to testimony. Gain confidence with defending your work before you take the witness stand!
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Analyzing Attacks for Incident Handlers
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An important but often overlooked process in incident handling is memory analysis. In this installment of David Biser’s series on incident response, he explains and demonstrates how to use memory analysis to investigate an attack and gain useful evidence from memory that may not otherwise be available.
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Application of the MITRE ATT&CK Framework
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This MITRE ATT&CK training is designed to teach students how to apply the matrix to help mitigate current threats. Students will move through the 12 core areas of the framework to develop a thorough understanding of various access ATT&CK vectors.
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Everyday Digital Forensics
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In this course, you will be presented with an overview of the principles and techniques for digital forensics investigation in the spectrum of file system analysis.
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Advanced Malware Analysis: Redux
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Do you have knowledge of malware analysis core concepts, but want to transition from malware analyst to reverse engineer? Brian Rogalski, CEO of Hexcapes, equips you to handle complex tasks such as extracting, debugging, disassembling, unpacking, and hunting malware. Gain the hands-on experience you need to level up.
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Assembly
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Assembly is the lowest-level programming language and is useful in reverse engineering and malware analysis. It can also be used for direct hardware manipulation or to address critical performance issues. This course requires a background in basic programming concepts and access to a Linux system. Learn Assembly online today!
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Instructors

Brian Rogalski
CEO of Hexcapes
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Yesenia Yser
Engineering Manager, Security Research & Development at SoFL, Women in Tech Committee Member, University Outreach and STEM Instructor
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David Biser
Incident Response Engineer at Iron Mountain
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Dustin Sachs
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Robert Smith
Director of Security Services at Corsica
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Matthew Miller
Assistant Professor at the University of Nebraska at Kearney
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Put your skills to the test in virtual labs, challenges, and simulated environments.

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Track your skills development from lesson to lesson using the Cybrary Skills Tracker.

Connect with the Community

Connect with peers and mentors through our supportive community of cybersecurity professionals.

Success from Our Learners

"Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

Don Gates

Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

"Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

Cory

Cybersecurity analyst/

"I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

Mike

Security Engineer and Pentester/

"Cybrary really helped me get up to speed and acquire a baseline level of technical knowledge. It offers a far more comprehensive approach than just learning from a book. It actually shows you how to apply cybersecurity processes in a hands-on way"

Don Gates

Principal Systems Engineer/SAIC

"Cybrary’s SOC Analyst career path was the difference maker, and was instrumental in me landing my new job. I was able to show the employer that I had the right knowledge and the hands-on skills to execute the role."

Cory

Cybersecurity analyst/

"I was able to earn my CISSP certification within 60 days of signing up for Cybrary Insider Pro and got hired as a Security Analyst conducting security assessments and penetration testing within 120 days. This certainly wouldn’t have been possible without the support of the Cybrary mentor community."

Mike

Security Engineer and Pentester/

"Becoming a Cybrary Insider Pro was a total game changer. Cybrary was instrumental in helping me break into cybersecurity, despite having no prior IT experience or security-related degree. Their career paths gave me clear direction, the instructors had real-world experience, and the virtual labs let me gain hands-on skills I could confidently put on my resume and speak to in interviews."

Cassandra

Information Security Analyst/Cisco Systems

"I was able to earn both my Security+ and CySA+ in two months. I give all the credit to Cybrary. I’m also proud to announce I recently accepted a job as a Cyber Systems Engineer at BDO... I always try to debunk the idea that you can't get a job without experience or a degree."

Casey

Cyber Systems Engineer/BDO

"Cybrary has helped me improve my hands-on skills and pass my toughest certification exams, enabling me to achieve 13 advanced certifications and successfully launch my own business. I love the practice tests for certification exams, especially, and appreciate the wide-ranging training options that let me find the best fit for my goals"

Angel

Founder,/ IntellChromatics.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?

This is a mid-to-senior-level collection. We recommend familiarity with network fundamentals, network monitoring and threat hunting, and cybersecurity policy.

What are some Incident Handler responsibilities and job requirements?

An Incident Handler collects and analyzes evidence related to a threat or attack, determines root cause, directs other security analysts and team members in how to stop the attack, and implements rapid system and service recovery. 

Other Incident Handler responsibilities and job requirements may include:

  • Developing incident response plans
  • Implementing incident response plans
  • Detecting and monitoring threats
  • Developing security policies and procedures
  • Evaluating the severity and impact of security threats
  • Collecting digital evidence to determine the root cause of an incident

Why is incident handling important?

Incident handling is a critical aspect of cybersecurity — Incident Handlers ensure that organizations can detect, contain, and recover from cyber threats effectively. Without a structured response plan, security breaches can be chaotic events with significant consequences, including data loss, reputational damage, financial harm, and regulatory penalties.

As cyber threats grow more complex, companies rely on Incident Handlers to minimize downtime, prevent future attacks, and strengthen the organization’s overall security posture.

What jobs can I get as an incident handler?

Incident handling skills are valuable in many cybersecurity roles. Common job titles include Incident Responder, SOC Analyst (commonly, Tier II or Tier III), and Digital Forensics Analyst. 

With additional training and experience, Incident Handlers can pursue IT and Cybersecurity leadership roles, such as Security Manager or Chief Information Security Officer (CISO).