Incident Responder Foundations

Embark on your journey to becoming an adept incident responder. This Learning Path offers you:

  • Comprehensive training on incident detection, isolation, and mitigation.

  • Insights into digital forensics and post-incident reporting.

  • Practical strategies for minimizing and recovering from cyber threats.

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Improve Incident Response with OffSec

Our IR-200: Foundational Incident Response course and the accompanying OffSec Incident Responder (OSIR) certification launches October 29th! Fill out the form to be contacted to learn more about this exciting opportunity to learn more about this exciting opportunity to strengthen your skills in incident response and earn a valuable certification.

Setting the stage for advanced defensive training

Understand the essentials of incident response, from preparation and detection to recovery and post-mortem analysis. OffSec's modules are meticulously designed to provide a solid foundation for handling cyber incidents.

Paving the way to Blue Team mastery

Paving the way to Blue Team mastery

This Learning Path is essential for individuals and teams aiming to excel in cybersecurity incident management. It's tailored to deliver:

  • A deep understanding of real-world cyber incident scenarios.
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge incident response tools and techniques.
  • Skills in formulating effective communication and reporting strategies.
  • Preparation for more advanced roles in cybersecurity.

Key modules in the Incident Responder Foundations Learning Path

Incident Response Overview

  • This module introduces the concepts of incident response with the main focus being NIST Special Publication 800-61

Fundamentals of Incident Response

  • This module covers the roles and responsibilities of incident response teams, and the main frameworks used by incident responders (CREST, SANS, NIST)

Phases of Incident Response

  • NIST SP800-61 provides a four-phase model of Incident Response. This module describes what each phase comprises.

Incident Response Communication Plans

  • Learn about the value and contents of incident response communications plans, and review examples of good and bad external communications.

Common Attack Techniques

  • This module covers opportunistic and targeted attacks

Incident Detection and Identification

  • This module covers the detection and analysis of malicious activities.

Initial Impact Assessment

  • The first thing we need to do when an incident occurs is an initial assessment of the scope and impact of the incident. This module covers the way in which this is accomplished.

Digital Forensics for Incident Responders

  • This Module covers forensic measures and evidence handling considerations.

Incident Response Case Management

  • This module covers case management theory with an IRIS lab.

Active Incident Containment

  • This module covers how to isolate and neutralize detected threats. It explores techniques such as design-led isolation, dynamic containment during incidents, and addresses topics like isolation techniques, containment strategies, and their implications for businesses.

Incident Eradication and Recovery

  • This module focuses on highlighting the swift identification and elimination of threats in Incident Eradication, and the process of restoring normal operations in Incident Recovery. By mastering the techniques and strategies discussed, participants will gain foundational knowledge to handle security incidents, mitigating their impact and facilitating a return to business as usual.

Post-Mortem Reporting

  • This module covers incident post-mortem reporting and post-impact assessment

Incident response with OffSec

OffSec's Incident Responder Foundations Learning Path elevates incident response training by integrating offensive security insights into a comprehensive defensive curriculum. Learners benefit from:

Industry-specific curriculum

Practical skills for immediate application and continuous development in incident detection, digital forensics, and recovery strategies.

Hands-on labs

Test and reinforce your knowledge with hands-on labs as part of every OffSec Learning Path, ensuring real-world readiness.

Current and holistic content

Regularly updated material combined with OffSec's unique 'offense-informs-defense' approach for a full spectrum learning experience.

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