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System and File Analysis with Bash

Welcome to System and File Analysis with Bash. This course will teach you how to use Bash scripts to collect system information, such as log files, registry keys, and how to perform file and data analysis during a cybersecurity incident response.

George Smith - Pluralsight course - System and File Analysis with Bash
by George Smith

What you'll learn

Responding to cybersecurity incidents is a challenging task. In this day and age a proper response can make all the difference between losing millions and even billions of dollars and steering the enterprise back on the right track to profitable business operations. In this course, System and File Analysis with Bash, you’ll learn to write and leverage Bash scripts in the context of a cybersecurity incident response. First, you’ll explore gathering and collecting system information with Bash scripts. Next, you’ll discover how to perform file and data analysis based on the information you have gathered. Finally, you’ll learn how to prioritize the decisive actions you need to take to prevent or mitigate a breach and communicate effectively to achieve this goal. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to obtain the information needed to respond effectively to a cybersecurity incident in a timely manner.

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George Smith - Pluralsight course - System and File Analysis with Bash
George Smith

George demonstrates a passion for cutting-edge system design, leveraging the latest in tech to help enterprises achieve their desired business results.

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