Log Analysis (LA)
Issued by
DC3 Cyber Training Academy
Students learn how to process logs from Windows/Linux operating systems, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, web and email servers, assemble evidence, recognizing an intrusion, successfully extract, critically analyze, and identify artifacts relevant to an investigation. Topics include: explaining log analysis fundamentals/methodology, benefits of log analysis in an intrusion investigation, analyzing/evaluating log, text, and binary files, extracting information from log files.
Additional DetailsEarning Criteria
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Providing a comprehensive understanding of log analysis techniques, how to process logs, assemble evidence to build a cast to recognize an intrusion.
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The methods of assessment include case studies, examinations, quizzes, with a minimum passing score of 70%.
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Instructional strategies include: audio visual materials, case studies, laboratory, discussion, computer-based training, practical exercises, lectures, classroom exercise.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 5 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
5 semester hours in advanced network analysis in the upper-division undergraduate category