CyberSec First Responder (CFR-410)

This course covers network defense and incident response methods, tactics, and procedures that are in alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST SP 800-61r2 (Computer Security Incident Handling Guide), US-CERT’s National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP), and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD)-41 on Cyber Incident Coordination. It is ideal for candidates who have been tasked with the responsibility of monitoring and detecting security incidents in information systems and networks, and for executing standardized responses to such incidents.

The course introduces tools, tactics, and procedures to manage cybersecurity risks, defend cybersecurity assets, identify various types of common threats, evaluate the organizations’ security, collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence, and remediate and report incidents as they occur. It provides a comprehensive methodology for individuals responsible for defending the cybersecurity of their organization.

Learning Objectives

Assess cybersecurity risks to the organization.
Analyze the threat landscape.
Analyze various reconnaissance threats to computing and network environments.
Analyze various attacks on computing and network environments.
Analyze various post-attack techniques.
Assess the organization's security posture through auditing, vulnerability management, and penetration testing.
Collect cybersecurity intelligence from various network-based and host-based sources.
Analyze log data to reveal evidence of threats and incidents.
Perform active asset and network analysis to detect incidents.
Respond to cybersecurity incidents using containment, mitigation, and recovery tactics.
Investigate cybersecurity incidents using forensic analysis techniques.

Prerequisite Skills

Apply the NIST Cybersecurity Framework to guide security practices and decision-making.
Identify and align with relevant compliance requirements, standards, frameworks, and best practices for privacy and security.
Understand the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and its implications for organizations.
Assess cybersecurity risks within computing environments using a structured risk management framework.
Evaluate an organization’s overall cybersecurity posture and recommend improvements.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and recognize common areas of weakness.
Perform analysis of network assets to identify potential security issues.
Utilize log sources for continuous monitoring and detection of anomalies.
Analyze cyberattacks and post-attack techniques to inform defensive strategies.
Assess and implement organizational cybersecurity policies and procedures.
Collaborate with stakeholders to coordinate effective incident response efforts.
Prepare for and execute incident response processes following a cybersecurity incident.
Implement recovery planning procedures to restore systems and assets after an incident.