The hands-on training you need to develop vital network forensics skills

As cybercrime grows ever more sophisticated, IT and law enforcement professionals have a constantly expanding need for up-to-the-minute skills in identifying, verifying, and preventing network attacks. Network forensics is a dynamic field, and practitioners need to stay on top of ever-evolving threats. To do this effectively, you need hands-on experience.

Network Forensics not only teaches the concepts involved, but also lets you practice actually taking the necessary steps to expose vital evidence. Because network data is always changing and never saved in one place, the network forensic specialist must understand how to examine data over time. Network forensics expert Ric Messier provides what you need to know through the use of dissecting packets, using real packet captures and log files to demonstrate performing a forensic investigation on network traffic. You'll learn both the "why" and the "how," enabling you to quickly and easily apply your knowledge to actual situations on the job.

Because Network Forensics lets you roll up your sleeves and really practice essential steps, you'll learn to

• Investigate packet captures to identify network communications involved in an attack or crime
• Locate host-based artifacts left by network communications
• Use logs left behind by network services to correlate with packet captures
• Understand intrusion detection systems and use them for investigative work
• Prepare for an incident by having the right network architecture and systems in place