Certified Incident Handler Training Course
The Certified Incident Handler course offers a systematic methodology for managing and responding to cybersecurity incidents with maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
This live, instructor-led training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level IT security professionals aiming to build the tactical expertise required to plan, classify, contain, and manage security incidents.
Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:
- Comprehend the incident response lifecycle and its various phases.
- Execute procedures for incident detection, classification, and notification.
- Apply effective strategies for containment, eradication, and recovery.
- Develop post-incident reports and continuous improvement plans.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Practical application of incident handling procedures within simulated scenarios.
- Guided exercises focusing on detection, containment, and response workflows.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training session tailored to your organisation’s incident response procedures or tools, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Incident Handling
- Understanding cybersecurity incidents
- Goals and benefits of incident handling
- Incident response standards and frameworks (NIST, ISO, etc.)
Incident Response Process
- Preparation and planning
- Detection and analysis
- Classification and prioritization
Containment Strategies
- Short-term vs long-term containment
- Network segmentation and isolation techniques
- Coordination with stakeholders and notification protocols
Eradication and Recovery
- Identifying root causes
- System restoration and patching
- Monitoring post-recovery
Documentation and Reporting
- Incident documentation best practices
- Generating actionable post-mortem reports
- Lessons learned and metrics for improvement
Incident Response Tools and Technologies
- SIEM systems and log analysis tools
- Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
- Automation and orchestration in IR
Tabletop Exercises and Simulations
- Interactive incident scenarios
- Team coordination drills
- Evaluating response effectiveness
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational understanding of IT security concepts
- Familiarity with network protocols and system administration
- Awareness of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities
Audience
- IT security analysts
- Incident response team members
- Cybersecurity operations professionals
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Testimonials (2)
Clarity and pace of explanations
Federica Galeazzi - Aethra Telecomunications SRL
Course - AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Advanced Threat Detection & Response
It did give me the insight what I needed :) I am starting teaching on a BTEC Level 3 qualification and wanted to widen my knowledge in this area.
Otilia Pasareti - Merthyr College
Course - Fundamentals of Corporate Cyber Warfare
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