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