• Online, Instructor-Led
Course Description

This CyberSec First Responder Certification course from CertNexus takes a holistic approach to prepare IT Professionals to analyze threats, secure networks, and utilize critical problem-solving skillsets to protect an organization from threats. Focusing on the key areas of detect, analyze and respond, attendees will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to recover from attacks and thwart potential future threats. It also prepares you for the new CFR-310 exam and is accredited by ANSI which is a requirement for DoD 8570.

Learning Objectives

- 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 perform analysis and determine the scope in an immersive hands-on environment. - Effectively protect critical information systems before, during, and after an attack. - Analyze post-attack techniques and apply skills to respond proactively.

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

  • Cyber Defense Analysis
  • Cyber Investigation
  • Digital Forensics
  • Incident Response

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.