Cyber 5W, Williston, VT (2026)

09/03/2026

🏆 Another practitioner earns their place in the Cyber5W Hall of Fame!
Congratulations to our latest certified alumnus for pushing through and passing their practical examination!

At Cyber5W, we don't do multiple-choice quizzes. Our certifications require candidates to tackle full, scenario-based investigations—analyzing real evidence, mapping threat actor activity, and writing enterprise-grade forensic reports.

🎯 Finished a course with us but haven't claimed your certification yet? Or ready to put your hands-on skills to the ultimate test?

🔗 Explore our Hall of Fame and take on your next challenge:

https://cyber5w.com/hof

09/03/2026

Every incident leaves behind a digital footprint, if you know where and how to look.

Whether you're handling prefetch files, shimcache, event logs, or memory artifacts, moving from basic log triage to deep host-based investigations is what sets top-tier analysts apart.

Our C5W Digital Forensic Analysis Course is built to take you deep into host investigations, giving you the practical tools and methodologies needed to trace attacker activity across enterprise networks.

🛠️ What makes Cyber5W training different?
Hands-On Depth: You won't just learn theory, you'll dive into practical scenarios that mirror live breach investigations.

No Multiple-Choice Exams: We don't believe in simple Q&A tests. To earn the CCDFA credential, you enter a realistic, multi-day investigation scenario where you must analyze real evidence, reconstruct the timeline, and deliver an enterprise-grade forensic report.

If you want to move past automated scripts and truly master Windows host forensics, this course is built for you.

🎯 To our alumni: Who here has already conquered the CCDFA practical exam? Drop your thoughts or tag your certificate below! 📊👇

🔗 Start your investigative journey today:

https://academy.cyber5w.com/courses/c5w-digital-forensic-analysis-course

08/31/2026

🐧 Linux DFIR: Go Beyond the Windows Mindset

Most incident responders are comfortable investigating Windows artifacts. But when a Linux server is compromised, relying on familiar Windows-centric workflows can leave significant gaps in your investigation.

If you want to build real-world skills in Linux Digital Forensics and Incident Response, check out C5W – Investigating Linux Systems from Cyber5W.

🔍 What you’ll learn:

• Investigate Linux systems and identify evidence of compromise
• Analyze /proc, /tmp, and volatile data to uncover ex*****on and attacker activity
• Examine EXT4 file systems and use tools such as debugfs and TSK to investigate and recover evidence
• Track persistence through cron jobs, systemd services, and user command histories
• Investigate compromised web servers and malicious processes
• Apply practical techniques to reconstruct attacker activity and build an investigation timeline
• Prepare for the CCLFA - C5W Certified Linux Forensic Analyst practical certification

No unnecessary theory. Just practical Linux forensic skills you can apply during real investigations.

🐧 If Linux systems are part of your environment, Linux forensics shouldn't be a blind spot.

🔗 Explore the course:
https://academy.cyber5w.com/courses/c5w-investigating-linux-systems-course

08/30/2026

🌐 Network Forensics: Learn to Read the Story Hidden in Network Traffic

When a system is compromised, the endpoint may tell you what happened on the machine — but network traffic can help reveal how the attacker got there, where they connected, and what they transferred.

That’s where network forensics with Wireshark becomes a powerful skill for DFIR analysts and threat hunters.

Our Network Forensics with Wireshark guide walks through a practical investigation using real network traffic, including:

🔎 Analyzing PCAP files to investigate suspicious activity
🧩 Using Wireshark filters to isolate relevant communications
🔐 Examining TLS traffic and working with session keys
🌐 Following TCP and HTTP streams to reconstruct communications
📥 Identifying and extracting files transferred over the network
🦠 Investigating a malware infection and tracing its infection chain
📊 Connecting network evidence to understand how the compromise happened

The goal isn't just to learn Wireshark commands.

It's to learn how to turn packets and network traffic into investigative evidence.

📖 Read the full guide:
https://cyber5w.com/blog/network-forensics-with-wireshark?utm_source=chatgpt.com

08/29/2026

Think you’ve mastered Windows forensics? It’s time to level up.

When a Linux web server is compromised, automated tools only scratch the surface. True incident responders know the real story is hidden in the details.

That’s why we built the Investigating Linux Systems course at Cyber5W. It combines practical video modules with hands-on cloud labs so you can master host-based analysis and handle real-world Linux compromises with confidence.

Here’s what you’ll unlock:
🔍 Trace live ex*****on footprints in /proc & /tmp
🕵️‍♂️ Uncover evidence in system logs, authentication trails, and user command histories
🧩 Recover deleted artifacts straight from EXT4 file systems
⏱️ Build detailed incident timelines for web server compromises

Plus, you’ll get a shot at the CCLFA practical exam to prove your expertise.

Ready to become a Linux forensics pro?
🔗 Check out the course: https://academy.cyber5w.com/courses/c5w-investigating-linux-systems-course

08/27/2026

🧬 Think Malware Is Always a File? Think Again.

Today’s threat actors are masters of disguise, leveraging .NET, PowerShell, VBScript, and obfuscated JavaScript to slip past defenses and hide malicious activity in plain sight. If you’ve ever felt stuck analyzing managed code or tangled scripts, you’re not alone, and we’ve got your solution.

🔬 Introducing: Analyzing Managed and Scripting Malware by Cyber5W

This on-demand, self-paced course combines practical instruction with hands-on labs, helping you build the real-world skills needed to analyze and understand modern malware.

🛠️ You’ll Discover:
• The key differences between managed runtimes and native binaries
• Step-by-step decompilation of .NET and Java malware
• Proven methods to deobfuscate even the trickiest scripts
• How to uncover hidden C2 infrastructure and payloads
• Techniques to extract actionable IOCs from malicious code
• Practical skills to speed up your investigations

No fluff. No filler. Just actionable techniques you can use immediately.

💰 All for just $50!

Ready to level up your malware analysis and reverse engineering skills? Don’t let modern threats slow you down.

🔗 Start learning now:
https://academy.cyber5w.com/courses/analyzing-managed-and-scripting-malware

08/24/2026

🧬 Master Malware Analysis — On Your Schedule

Reading threat reports is one thing. Reverse-engineering the malware behind the attack, extracting IOCs, and understanding how it behaves is where deeper defensive skills are built.

The C5W Malware Analysis Course gives you a self-paced, hands-on path to developing practical malware analysis and reverse-engineering skills.

🛠️ What you’ll learn:

• 🎥 On-Demand Video Lessons — Learn malware analysis methodologies, disassembly, and reverse engineering at your own pace.
• 🧪 45+ Hands-On Labs — Practice in a safe virtual lab environment with 20 hours of dedicated lab access.
• 🔬 Static & Dynamic Analysis — Work with tools such as IDA Pro and Ghidra, analyze runtime behavior, and investigate obfuscated code and shellcode.
• 💻 Managed & Scripted Malware — Analyze .NET, VBScript, Python, and JavaScript-based payloads.
• 🧬 YARA & Reporting — Extract actionable IOCs and turn your findings into YARA rules and technical reports.
• 🎓 CCMA Preparation — Build the practical skills needed for the C5W Certified Malware Analyst (CCMA) certification.

Stop guessing what an executable does. Learn how to dissect it, understand it, and extract the intelligence needed to defend your environment.

🔗 Start the C5W Malware Analysis Course:
https://academy.cyber5w.com/courses/c5w-malware-analysis-course

08/23/2026

💻 Every great DFIR investigator needs a battle-ready lab. Build yours right.
Before you can analyze malware, parse host artifacts, or run complex forensic timelines, you need a safe, fully configured workspace. Relying on default OS setups will slow down your investigations and introduce unnecessary friction.

Our hands-on micro-course, "Micro – Build Your Own Environment," walks you step-by-step through building a flexible, investigation-ready Windows 11 forensic workstation from scratch.

🛠️ What You Will Master:
Hypervisor Management: Compare, deploy, and optimize virtual environments using VMware and VirtualBox.

Manual Tool Configuration: Correctly set up core forensic utilities like FTK Imager, Autopsy, and Registry Explorer.

Automated Lab Deployment: Leverage modern package managers like Winget and Chocolatey to build repeatable, scripted analysis environments in minutes.

Workstation Optimization: Learn practical VM hardening and configuration techniques used by active DFIR practitioners.

Stop wasting hours manually downloading tools or fighting hypervisor settings. Build a reliable, professional forensic lab you can deploy anytime.

💻 Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

💵 Pricing Model: Pay What You Can (Community-focused pricing)

🔗 Build your forensic-ready lab today:
https://labs.cyber5w.com/courses/build-your-own-environment

08/22/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Michał Sołtysik!

We’re happy to congratulate Michał Sołtysik on successfully passing the C5W Certified SOC Analyst (CCSA) Exam and becoming officially CCSA Certified! 🏆

Your hard work and dedication have paid off. We’re proud to have you as part of the Cyber5W community.

Wishing you continued success in your cybersecurity journey! 🚀

Congratulations, Michał! 👏

08/19/2026

🔍 Master Windows Forensics: A Beginner’s Guide to EZ Tools

With 25+ tools in Eric Zimmerman’s open-source EZ Tools suite, getting started with Windows artifact analysis can feel overwhelming.

The good news? Most EZ Tools command-line utilities follow a consistent argument structure and syntax, making it much easier to learn once you understand the fundamentals.

Our latest technical guide walks you through how to navigate, execute, and analyze EZ Tools to make your Windows forensic investigations faster and more effective.

🛠️ What You’ll Learn:
• Universal Command-Line Syntax: Understand common flags such as -f, -d, --csv, and --csvf across tools like PECmd, MFTECmd, and RECmd.
• Timeline Explorer: Learn how to filter, group, sort, and analyze large amounts of forensic data without getting lost in the noise.
• Registry Explorer: Explore offline registry hives and use plugins to quickly locate relevant artifacts.
• Best Practices: Learn practical approaches for keeping your tools updated and managing file paths efficiently during investigations.

Whether you're analyzing your first Prefetch file or building a comprehensive Windows forensic timeline, mastering EZ Tools is an essential skill for any DFIR analyst.

🔗 Read the full step-by-step guide on the Cyber5W Blog:
https://cyber5w.com/blog/beginner-guide-to-ez-tools

Start small. Master the tools. Investigate with confidence.

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