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Cybersec First Responder

Prerequisite Knowledge -

  • At least two years (recommended) of experience or education in computer network security technology or a related field.

Requirements -

  • For this course, you will need one Windows Server® 2016 computer and one Windows® 10 computer for each student and for the instructor. Make sure that each computer meets the classroom hardware specifications: Windows Server 2016 • 2 gigahertz (GHz) 64-bit processor. 4 gigabytes (GB) of Random Access Memory (RAM).

Overview

This 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 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 course provides a comprehensive methodology for individuals responsible for defending the cybersecurity of their organization.

Key Learning Objectives

In this course, you will identify, assess, respond to, and protect against security threats and operate a system and network security analysis platform. You will: Assess cybersecurity risks to the organization.

  • Analyze the threat landscape.
  • Analyze various reconnaissance threats to 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.

Topics Covered / Agenda

Lesson 1:

Assessing Cybersecurity Risk
  • Topic A: Identify the Importance of Risk Management
  • Topic B: Assess Risk
  • Topic C: Mitigate Risk
  • Topic D: Integrate Documentation into Risk Management

Lesson 2:

Analyzing the Threat Landscape
  • Topic A: Classify Threats
  • Topic B: Analyze Trends Affecting Security PostureM.
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Lesson 3:

Analyzing Reconnaissance Threats to Computing and Network Environments
  • Topic A: Implement Threat Modeling
  • Topic B: Assess the Impact of Reconnaissance
  • Topic C: Assess the Impact of Social Engineering

Lesson 4:

Analyzing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments
  • Topic A: Assess the Impact of System Hacking Attacks
  • Topic B: Assess the Impact of Web-Based Attacks
  • Topic C: Assess the Impact of Malware
  • Topic D: Assess the Impact of Hijacking and Impersonation Attacks
  • Topic E: Assess the Impact of DoS Incidents
  • Topic F: Assess the Impact of Threats to Mobile Security
  • Topic G: Assess the Impact of Threats to Cloud Security

Lesson 5:

Analyzing Post-Attack Techniques
  • Topic A: Assess Command and Control Techniques
  • Topic B: Assess Persistence Techniques
  • Topic C: Assess Lateral Movement and Pivoting Techniques
  • Topic D: Assess Data Exfiltration Techniques
  • Topic E: Assess Anti-Forensics Techniques

Lesson 6:

Assessing the Organization's Security Posture
  • Topic A: Implement Cybersecurity Auditing
  • Topic B: Implement a Vulnerability Management Plan
  • Topic C: Assess Vulnerabilities
  • Topic D: Conduct Penetration Testing

Lesson 7:

Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence
  • Topic A: Deploy a Security Intelligence Collection and Analysis Platform
  • Topic B: Collect Data from Network-Based Intelligence Sources
  • Topic C: Collect Data from Host-Based Intelligence Sources

Lesson 8:

Analyzing Log Data
  • Topic A: Use Common Tools to Analyze Logs
  • Topic B: Use SIEM Tools for Analysis

Lesson 9:

Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis
  • Topic A: Analyze Incidents with Windows-Based Tools
  • Topic B: Analyze Incidents with Linux-Based Tools
  • Topic C: Analyze Indicators of Compromise

Lesson 10:

Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents
  • Topic A: Deploy an Incident Handling and Response Architecture
  • Topic B: Mitigate Incidents
  • Topic C: Hand Over Incident Information to a Forensic Investigation

Lesson 11:

Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents
  • Topic A: Apply a Forensic Investigation Plan
  • Topic B: Securely Collect and Analyze Electronic Evidence
  • Topic C: Follow Up on the Results of an Investigation