When the breach is over, the story begins

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This week we’re focused on…

Digital forensics and incident response (DFIR).

Why?

Because if an attack is the explosion, then forensics is the aftermath. It’s the work of picking through the rubble to understand what happened, how it happened, and what needs to be done to prevent it from happening again.

Every breach leaves a trail. Logs, memory dumps, corrupted files, suspicious processes – they’re all footprints. But those footprints only make sense if you know how to read them. And that’s what digital forensics training is all about: turning fragments of technical evidence into a clear, coherent story that others can act on.

It’s the detective work of cybersecurity

When an incident hits, time is everything. The faster you can identify indicators of compromise and contain the damage, the less chance attackers have to dig deeper into your systems. But even after containment, the real work is just beginning. 

You need to know how the attackers got in; what they touched; and whether they left anything behind that could trigger the next breach. Because without that knowledge, recovery is just guesswork.

That’s why DFIR specialists are increasingly central to security teams worldwide. They combine technical depth with investigative rigour – analysing evidence that allows organisations to understand the past and prepare for the future. 

Training that builds those skills

At Black Hat MEA 2025, you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in Digital Forensics & Incident Response: From Compromise to Containment. 

It’s a hands-on course that gives you the opportunity to step into the role of investigator and responder. You’ll explore real-world attack scenarios and learn to contain incidents before they spiral out of control.

It’s about learning how to:

• Conduct effective triage during a live incident.
• Analyse system memory and disk images for artefacts.
• Trace malicious activity across endpoints and networks.
• Document findings in a way that leadership, legal teams, and regulators can actually understand.

Because evidence only has power if it’s communicated clearly.

Who should take this course?

It’s designed for incident responders, forensic analysts, and SOC team members – professionals who are on the frontline of identifying, analysing, and responding to cyber incidents.

If that’s you, this is your opportunity to sharpen your toolkit and gain practical experience that will stay with you long after the training ends.

Build your forensics toolkit in Riyadh

So if you want to be the person who can spot the signs of an attack and dig deep to tell the full story (from compromise to containment), this course is for you.

Seats are limited, and DFIR training at Black Hat MEA fills fast every year. So…

Attacks will always come and go. But the ability to uncover the truth afterwards, and use that truth to make systems stronger…that’s what sets great defenders apart.