A CertNexus Certification Training Course
CyberSec First Responder (CFR)
Course Overview
This CyberSec First Responder® (CFR) training course covers network defense and incident response methods, tactics, and procedures that are in alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST 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, NIST 800.171r2 (Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations). 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 training course introduces tools, tactics, and procedures to manage cybersecurity risks, defend cybersecurity assets, identify various types of common threats, evaluate the organization's security, collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence, and remediate and report incidents as they occur. This training course provides a comprehensive methodology for individuals responsible for defending the cybersecurity of their organization.
This CyberSec First Responder® (CFR) training course is designed to assist students in preparing for the CertNexus CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-410) certification examination. What you learn and practice in this training course can be a significant part of your preparation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Assessing Cybersecurity Risk
- Identify the importance of risk management
- Assess risk
- Mitigate risk
- Integrate documentation into risk management
Analyzing the Threat Landscape
- Classify threats
- Analyze trends affecting security posture
DAY 2: Analyzing Reconnaissance Threats to Computing and Network Environments
- Implement threat modeling
- Assess the impact of reconnaissance
- Assess the impact of social engineering
Analyzing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments
- Assess the impact of system hacking attacks
- Assess the impact of web-based attacks
- Assess the impact of malware
- Assess the impact of hijacking and impersonation attacks
- Assess the impact of DoS incidents
- Assess the impact of threats to mobile security
- Assess the impact of threats to cloud security
DAY 3: Analyzing Post-Attack Techniques
- Assess command and control techniques
- Assess persistence techniques
- Assess lateral movement and pivoting techniques
- Assess data exfiltration techniques
- Assess anti-forensics techniques
Assessing the Organization's Security Posture
- Implement cybersecurity auditing
- Implement a vulnerability management plan
- Assess vulnerabilities
- Conduct penetration testing
DAY 4: Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence
- Deploy a security intelligence collection and analysis platform
- Collect data from network-based intelligence sources
- Collect data from host-based intelligence sources
Analyzing Log Data
- Use common tools to analyze logs
- Use SIEM tools for analysis
Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis
- Analyze incidents with Windows-based tools
- Analyze Incidents with Linux-based tools
- Analyze indicators of compromise
DAY 5: Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents
- Deploy an incident handling and response architecture
- Mitigate incidents
- Hand over incident information to a forensic investigation
Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents
- Apply a forensic investigation plan
- Securely collect and analyze electronic evidence
- Follow up on the results of an investigation
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About Saudi Glomacs
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