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SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals

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SEC595: Applied Data Science and AI/Machine Learning for Cybersecurity Professionals
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Digital Evidence Analysis (OPM 211)

Responsible for identifying, collecting, examining, and preserving digital evidence using controlled and documented analytical and investigative techniques.

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Digital Evidence Analysts perform in-depth forensic examinations, analyzing volatile memory, hidden artifacts, and encrypted data. They reconstruct events using reverse engineering and packet inspection to support investigations.

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Secure Evidence Management

Acquire, preserve, and securely manage digital evidence ensuring strict adherence to forensic integrity standards and chain of custody rules.

Malware Intrusion Analysis

Analyze malware, intrusions, and forensic artifacts through static, dynamic, and memory dump techniques to identify cybersecurity threats.

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Develop detailed technical reports, communicate complex cybersecurity findings, and ensure compliance with privacy and cybersecurity laws.

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