Overview of Creating and Managing Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs) from Federal Virtual Training Environment (FedVTE)

Overview of Creating and Managing Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs)

Online, Self-Paced

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

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