Reviews

My Experience with Coursera’s DFIR Specializations

I recently became an affiliate of Coursera and saw that they had specializations in both Computer Forensics and Cyber Incident Response. I didn’t know of anyone who completed them, so I decided to see what they were like before listing them on the Free & Affordable Training Site. Cost: Coursera offers a 7-day free trial. I was able to complete both specializations within the 7 days, so it is possible to complete these for free. They are part of Coursera Plus which costs $59/month and includes thousands of other courses. Coursera also offers financial aid and the ability to audit...

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My Experience with Kase Scenarios: Immersive OSINT Training

I first heard about Kase Scenarios last year on social media and it looked really cool. I purchased all of them during their recent Black Friday bundle sale (one is free) and completed each one. They definitely did not disappoint. These are realistic, immersive OSINT investigations where you learn by doing. Betrayal is free. Check out the intro video: They have videos for the other scenarios on their YouTube Channel. The scenarios are like CTF-type simulations of real-life investigations with great storylines and graphics. There is no time limit and no points, so you don’t have to worry about getting...

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My Experience With Recon Infosec’s NDR Training

I had the opportunity to attend Recon Infosec’s first Network Defense Range (NDR) Training on November 16th and 17th. They also run an awesome competition called OpenSOC. I participated in OpenSOC for the first time three months earlier and LOVED it, so I was very excited for this training. It did not disappoint. I attended the two-day Essentials course taught by Eric Capuano. Eric is an excellent instructor who is very passionate about what he teaches. Discord was used for the training. Prior to this year I hadn’t even heard of Discord, but by the time I attended this training,...

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My Cover6 Solutions Summer Cyber Camp Experience

I attended the Cover6 Solutions Summer Cyber Camp (Attack & Defend Workshop) from August 24th – 28th. The course was taught by Tyrone Wilson who is also the Founder and President of Cover6 Solutions. We foster a fun, collaborative, and open environment where we embrace trial and error, encourage creative thinking, and we treat failures as learning tools. -Cover6 Solutions The statement above is a perfect representation of what the class was like. It was held via GoToWebinar, and our microphones were unmuted to encourage participation and collaboration. Unfortunately for me, class was held during my work hours and I...

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