CyberSec First Responder (CFR-410)

The CyberSec First Responder (CFR-410) course is a five-day instructor-led training program that focuses on network defense and incident response methods.

The curriculum aligns with industry frameworks such as NIST 800-61r2, US-CERT’s NCIRP, and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD)-41. It is designed for individuals responsible for monitoring and detecting security incidents in information systems and networks, and for executing standardized responses to such incidents.

The course covers tools, tactics, and procedures to manage cybersecurity risks, defend assets, identify threats, evaluate security, collect and analyze intelligence, and remediate and report incidents.

• Lesson 1: Assessing Cybersecurity Risk
  • Importance of Risk Management
  • Assessing Risk
  • Mitigating Risk
  • Integrating Documentation into Risk Management

• Lesson 2: Analyzing the Threat Landscape
  • Classifying Threats
  • Analyzing Trends Affecting Security Posture

• Lesson 3: Analyzing Reconnaissance Threats to Computing and Network Environments
  • Implementing Threat Modeling
  • Assessing the Impact of Reconnaissance
  • Assessing the Impact of Social Engineering

• Lesson 4: Analyzing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments
  • System Hacking Attacks
  • Web-Based Attacks
  • Malware
  • Hijacking and Impersonation Attacks
  • DoS Incidents
  • Mobile Security Threats
  • Cloud Security Threats

• Lesson 5: Analyzing Post-Attack Techniques
  • Command and Control Techniques
  • Persistence Techniques
  • Lateral Movement and Pivoting Techniques
  • Data Exfiltration Techniques
  • Anti-Forensics Techniques

• Lesson 6: Assessing the Organization’s Security Posture
  • Cybersecurity Auditing
  • Vulnerability Management Plan
  • Assessing Vulnerabilities
  • Conducting Penetration Testing

• Lesson 7: Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence
  • Security Intelligence Collection and Analysis Platform
  • Network-Based Intelligence Sources
  • Host-Based Intelligence Sources

• Lesson 8: Analyzing Log Data
  • Common Tools for Log Analysis
  • SIEM Tools for Analysis

• Lesson 9: Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis
  • Analyzing Incidents with Windows-Based Tools
  • Analyzing Incidents with Linux-Based Tools
  • Indicators of Compromise

• Lesson 10: Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents
  • Incident Handling and Response Architecture
  • Mitigating Incidents
  • Handing Over Incident Information to a Forensic Investigation

• Lesson 11: Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents
  • Forensic Investigation Plan
  • Securely Collecting and Analyzing Electronic Evidence
  • Following Up on Investigation Results

This course is designed for cybersecurity practitioners preparing for or currently performing roles related to protecting information systems.

It is ideal for roles within federal contracting companies and private sector firms involved in Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) or DoD Information Network (DoDIN) operations and incident handling.

The course ensures that all IT team members understand their role in cyber defense, incident response, and handling processes.

• • Comprehensive understanding of cybersecurity risks and threat landscape.

• • Ability to assess and mitigate risks.

• • Skills to analyze and respond to various cybersecurity threats and incidents.

• • Knowledge to conduct forensic investigations and analyze cybersecurity intelligence.

• • Preparedness for the CertNexus CyberSec First Responder (CFR-410) certification exam.

Upon completing the course, students will be prepared to take the CertNexus CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-410) certification examination.