• Online, Self-Paced
Course Description

This course focuses on what is needed to create and operate a Computer Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT). The intended audience is individuals tasked with creating a CSIRT and those who may be new to CSIRT issues and processes. Objectives within the course include the benefits and limitations of a CSIRT, CSIRT requirements, services, common policies and procedures, and operational best practices. Previous incident handling experience is not required to partake in this course.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify managerial, organizational, procedural, and operational issues regarding the CSIRT role and function.
  • Describe the issues involved with creating and operating a CSIRT.
  • Discuss specific topics regarding CSIRT benefits and limitations, requirements and framework, services, policies and procedures, and operational best practices.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Threat Analysis
  • Cybersecurity Management
  • Incident Response
  • Cyber Defense Analysis

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.

Feedback

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