Digital Forensics in Cyber Security Exercises

Abstract

Digital Object Identifier 10.32754/JMT.2018.1.02 13 Abstract—The increased exposure to cyber threats is determined by the use of digital systems and their highly available connectivity. In order to mitigate cyber risks, optimum solutions are sought regarding the development of various methods for training in cyber security. Cyber training exercises have been created from the need to improve knowledge and skills, currently providing an enhancement to the detection and response capability to security incidents. One area in which cyber training exercises bring a major benefit is digital forensics. This paper aims to review the required criteria for building cyber exercises for training in the digital forensics field. It also emphasizes the importance of these training exercises in acquiring and improving the necessary skills for a promptly and efficiently response to security incidents. Our paper focuses on the benefits of using digital forensics methods and techniques to extract the information needed for monitoring and scoring participants' activities.