CyberSec First Responder (CFR-410)

Overview This course covers network defense and incident response methods, tactics, and procedures are taught in alignment with industry frameworks such as NIST 800-61 r.2 (Computer Security Incident Handling), US-CERT’s NCISP (National Cyber Incident Response Plan), and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 41 on Cyber Incident Coordination Policy. 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, 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. _ This course is designed to assist students in preparing for the CertNexus CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-310) certification examination. What you learn and practice in this course can be a significant part of your preparation. _ In addition, this course and subsequent certification (CFR-310) meets all requirements for personnel requiring DoD directive 8140.03 / 8570.01-M position certification baselines: • CSSP Analyst • CSSP Infrastructure Support • CSSP Incident Responder • CSSP Auditor Course Objectives In this course, you will understand, assess and respond to security threats and operate a system and network security analysis platform. You will: • Compare and contrast various threats and classify threat profile • Explain the purpose and use of attack tools and technique • Explain the purpose and use of post exploitation tools and tactic • Explain the purpose and use of social engineering tactic • Given a scenario, perform ongoing threat landscape research and use data to prepare for incident • Explain the purpose and characteristics of various data source Course Objectives (cont.): • Given a scenario, use appropriate tools to analyze log • Given a scenario, use regular expressions to parse log files and locate meaningful data • Given a scenario, use Windows tools to analyze incidents • Given a scenario, use Linux-based tools to analyze incidents • Summarize methods and tools used for malware analysis • Given a scenario, analyze common indicators of potential compromise • Explain the importance of best practices in preparation for incident response • Given a scenario, execute incident response process • Explain the importance of concepts that are unique to forensic analysis • Explain general mitigation methods and devices Target Student This course is designed primarily for cybersecurity practitioners preparing for or who currently perform job functions related to protecting information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation. It is ideal for those roles within federal contracting companies, and private sector firms who whose mission or strategic objectives require the execution of Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) or DoD Information Network (DODIN) operation and incident handling. This course focuses on the knowledge, ability, and skills necessary to provide for the defense of those information systems in a cybersecurity context, including protection, detection, analysis, investigation, and response processes. In addition, the course ensures that all members of an IT team—regardless of size, rank or budget—understand their role in the cyber defense, incident response, and incident handling process. Prerequisites To ensure your success in this course, you should meet the following requirements: • At least two years (recommended) of experience or education in computer network security technology, or a related field. • The ability or curiosity to recognize information security vulnerabilities and threats in the context of risk management. • Foundational knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in network environments. Safeguards include, but are not limited to, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and VPNs. • General knowledge of the concepts and operational framework of common assurance safeguards in computing environments. Safeguards include, but are not limited to, basic authentication and authorization, resource permissions, and anti-malware mechanisms. • Foundation-level skills with some of the common operating systems for computing environments. Entry-level understanding of some of the common concepts for network environments, such as routing and switching. • General or practical knowledge of major TCP/IP networking protocols, including, but not limited to, TCP, IP, UDP, DNS, HTTP, ARP, ICMP, and DHCP COURSE OUTLINE Lesson 1: Assessment of Information Security Risks Topic A: The Importance of Risk Management Topic B: Assess Risk Topic C: Mitigate Risk Topic D: Integrating Documentation into Risk Management Lesson 2: Analyzing the Threat Landscape Topic A: Classify Threats and Threat Profiles Topic B: Perform Ongoing Threat Research Lesson 3: Computing and Network Environments: Analyzing Reconnaissance Threats Topic A: Implementation of Threat Modeling Topic B: Reconnaissance: Assessing the Impact Topic C: Social Engineering: Assessing the Impact Lesson 4: Analyzing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments Topic A: System Hacking Attacks: Assessing the Impact Topic B: Web-Based Attacks: Assessing the Impact Topic C: Malware: Assessing the Impact Topic D: Hijacking and Impersonation Attacks: Assessing the Impact Topic E: DoS Incidents: Assessing the Impact Topic F: Threats to Mobile Security: Assessing the Impact Topic G: Threats to Cloud Security: Assessing the Impact Lesson 5: Examining Post-Attack Techniques Topic A: Examine Command and Control Techniques Topic B: Examine Persistence Techniques Topic C: Examine Lateral Movement and Pivoting Techniques Topic D: Examine Data Exfiltration Techniques Topic E: Examine Anti-Forensics Techniques Lesson 6: Manage Vulnerabilities in the Organization Topic A: Implement a Vulnerability Management Plan Topic B: Examine Common Vulnerabilities Topic C: Conduct Vulnerability Scans Lesson 7: Evaluate Security by Implementing Penetration Testing TopicA: Conduct Penetration Tests on Network Assets Topic B: Follow Up on Penetration Testing Lesson 8: Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence Topic A: Deployment of a Security Intelligence Collection and Analysis Platform Topic B: Data Collection from Network-Based Intelligence Sources Topic C: Data Collection from Host-Based Intelligence Sources Lesson 9: Analyze Log Data Topic A: Common Tools to Analyze Logs Course Content (cont.) Topic B: SIEM Tools for Analysis Lesson 10: Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis Topic A: Analyze Incidents using Windows-Based Tools Topic B: Analyze Incidents using Linux-Based Tools Topic C: Analyze Malware Topic D: Analyze Indicators of Compromise Lesson 11: Response to Cybersecurity Incidents Topic A: Deployment of Incident Handling and Response Architecture Topic B: Containment and Mitigation of Incidents Topic C: Preparation for Forensic Investigation as a CSIRT Lesson 12: Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents Topic A: Use a Forensic Investigation Plan Topic B: Securely Collect and Analyze Electronic Evidence Topic C: Follow Up on the Results of an Investigation Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-310) Appendix B: Regular Expressions Appendix C: Security Resources Appendix D: U.S. Department of Defense Operational Security Practices Course-specific Technical Requirements