This course ought to have come first to provide a context for each concepts presented in previous courses. It really provided more clarity on the whole field of Cyber Security.

Incident Response and Digital Forensics
Ends soon: Gain next-level skills with Coursera Plus for $199 (regularly $399). Save now.

Incident Response and Digital Forensics
This course is part of multiple programs.


Instructors: IBM Skills Network Team
78,502 already enrolled
Included with
(1,900 reviews)
Recommended experience
What you'll learn
Explain the principles and importance of incident response in cybersecurity.
Implement techniques for detecting and analyzing security incidents.
Implement methods for collecting and examining digital data.
Analyze and report digital forensic findings to support cybersecurity efforts.
Skills you'll gain
Details to know

Add to your LinkedIn profile
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate

Explore more from Security
Status: Free Trial
Status: Free Trial
Status: Free Trial
Status: Free Trial
Why people choose Coursera for their career




Learner reviews
1,900 reviews
- 5 stars
80.26%
- 4 stars
15.05%
- 3 stars
3.10%
- 2 stars
0.84%
- 1 star
0.73%
Showing 3 of 1900
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2020
Reviewed on Jul 30, 2023
there was one problem when i tried to play the IBM Cybersecurity ops game called terminal.It said i was a unauthorized user.
Reviewed on Aug 26, 2020
learnt more about cyber threats and soc intelligence. application lecturer sound like she is drunk there is no enthusiasm reading like a robot.
Frequently asked questions
In this course, you’ll gain hands-on experience with tools such as Cowrie for log investigation and other digital forensic tools essential for conducting cyber incident investigations.
This course provides essential skills in incident response and digital forensics, preparing you for roles such as security analyst, incident response specialist, or digital forensics investigator.
Yes, the course is designed for learners with basic cybersecurity knowledge, but no prior forensics experience is required. The labs and projects will provide you with practical skills from the ground up.
More questions
Financial aid available,


