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Day 1 in DFIR: Thoughts and Tips for Beginners

       This past year I have made the transition out of the hospitality and tourism industry and into the world of digital forensics and incident response. I had heard of this intriguing industry niche through a friend; she pointed me towards taking the SANS FOR500 Windows Forensics Analysis course and getting the GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner certification. Two months after I received my GCFE I was fortunate enough to land my first job in DFIR. Although I have made big strides in my transition into DFIR, there is still a lot I must learn and some gaps in knowledge I need to fill in this industry. Now that I have to opportunity to have hands on training with my new employer, I want to share with you my journey and any advice I have for anyone new to DFIR and technology.   Hello DFIR! It's me, Estee.        After I finished the GCFE, my first step was to expand my horizon and study more topics to help me in DFIR. I continually found myself starting one subject only to rea
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How I Passed the GCFE Exam

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By: Estee Ranson Hello everyone!     Today I am going to share with you how I went from a Business Degree in Hospitality and Tourism to achieving my GCFE certification! Throughout this blog I will share with you my process of attaining the GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner certification and some tips that I wish I had before I started! My Knowledge Before Working Towards the GCFE      -     A Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management      Now most individuals who think about attaining a GCFE certificate have a background in information security, incident response, or law. My background was quite different. The only previous relevant experience I had was from back in 2012, where I spent 2 years majoring in Business Technology at Ryerson University before switching my major to Hospitality and Tourism Management (yes, my parents were very confused). So basically, I had no recent experience on the subject. Educational Tools I Used      To start my journey, I dec
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