Incident Analysis
In-depth guides and analysis on incident analysis from the Safeguard engineering team.
100 articles
What is fileless malware and how do you detect it?
Fileless malware runs through built-in tools such as PowerShell and WMI, often in memory. Detect it with script logging, WMI audits and behavior rules.
EDR vs antivirus: what is the difference and which do you need?
Antivirus blocks known malware on a device. EDR records endpoint activity so you can detect, investigate and contain attacks. See which fits your team.
What is the role of EDR in digital forensics and incident response?
EDR supplies the endpoint timeline and containment tools that DFIR teams rely on. See what it records, where it falls short and how to preserve evidence.
DoS vs DDoS: what is the difference and why does it matter?
A DoS attack comes from one source and can often be blocked there. A DDoS comes from many, so you filter and absorb it. See how the defenses differ.
What happens when a DNS provider is attacked, and how do you prepare?
A DDoS on a DNS provider can make many sites unreachable at once. Use more than one provider, sane TTLs, monitoring and a plan for your own dependencies.
What is digital forensics and incident response (DFIR)?
DFIR joins incident response, which contains and recovers, with forensics, which preserves evidence and finds cause. See how they fit and what to prepare.
What is a denial of service attack and how do you prepare for one?
A denial of service attack makes a system unavailable by overwhelming it. Learn how floods work, how DDoS differs and what to prepare before one starts.
How do you defend against Conti, DarkSide, REvil and similar ransomware?
Family names change but entry points do not. Close the six initial access routes CISA lists, isolate backups and rehearse your response before an attack.
How does DDoS protection work, and what can you do before an attack?
DDoS protection combines upstream filtering, spoofing controls, SYN flood defences and a response plan. Learn each layer and the prep worth doing today.
What is a DDoS attack and what should you do when one hits?
A DDoS attack floods a service with traffic from many hijacked devices until real users cannot get in. Learn how to spot one and what to do first.
What was DarkSide ransomware and what did CISA advise?
DarkSide was a ransomware-as-a-service operation tied to a 2021 pipeline company attack. Here is what CISA and the FBI said and the controls they urged.
What is command and control (C2) and how do you spot it?
Command and control is how attackers talk to compromised systems. Learn how C2 hides in normal traffic and which signals to watch, using MITRE ATT&CK.
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