Description

Lesson 1: Assessing Information Security 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: Analysing the Threat Landscape
Topic A: Classify Threats and Threat Profiles
Topic B: Perform Ongoing Threat Research

Lesson 3: Analysing 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: Analysing 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: Analysing 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: Managing Vulnerabilities in the Organisation
Topic A: Implement a Vulnerability Management Plan
Topic B: Assess Common Vulnerabilities
Topic C: Conduct Vulnerability Scans

Lesson 7: Implementing Penetration Testing to Evaluate Security
Topic A: Conduct Penetration Tests on Network Assets
Topic B: Follow Up on Penetration Testing

Lesson 8: 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 9: Analysing Log Data
Topic A: Use Common Tools to Analyse Logs
Topic B: Use SIEM Tools for Analysis

Lesson 10: Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis
Topic A: Analyse Incidents with Windows-Based Tools
Topic B: Analyse Incidents with Linux-Based Tools
Topic C: Analyse Malware
Topic D: Analyse Indicators of Compromise

Lesson 11: Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents
Topic A: Deploy an Incident Handling and Response Architecture
Topic B: Contain and Mitigate Incidents
Topic C: Prepare for Forensic Investigation as a CSIRT

Lesson 12: Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents
Topic A: Apply a Forensic Investigation Plan
Topic B: Securely Collect and Analyse Electronic Evidence
Topic C: Follow Up on the Results of an Investigation
Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CyberSec First Responder™ (Exam CFR-410)

Appendix B: Regular Expressions

Appendix C: Security Resources

Appendix D: U.S. Department of Defense Operational Security Practices

Learning Outcomes

• Effectively identify malicious activities involving computing systems.
• Assess information security risks in network environments.
• Collect cybersecurity intelligence to prepare for assessments.
• Develop the skills needed to cut the lag time between when a breach occurs and when it is detected.
• Assess the risks and vulnerabilities to analyse and determine the scope in an immersive, hands-on environment.
• Effectively protect critical information systems before, during, and after an attack.
• Analyse post-attack techniques and apply skills to respond proactively.

Audience Profile

3-5 years of experience working in an IT environment and familiarity with networks, systems, administration, etc.