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Cybersec First Responder (CFR-410)

Our CFR-410 course offers hands-on training in incident response, digital forensics, and threat analysis.

(CFR-410.AK1) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-417-9
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About This Course

Our cybersecurity first responder (CFR) course is designed to arm you with the necessary skills and tools to become a frontline defender against cyberattacks. Through a combination of theoretical concepts and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to identify, contain, and eradicate threats with precision and efficiency. Take this course to prepare well for the CFR-410 certification exam.

Skills You’ll Get

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks using effective risk management strategies 
  • Analyze the incident to stay informed about emerging threats and trends
  • Conduct thorough investigations of cybersecurity incidents using advanced forensic techniques 
  • Collect and analyze cybersecurity intelligence from various sources to gain valuable insights 
  • Respond to incidents effectively by deploying incident handling and response architectures and mitigating their impact 
  • Assess an organization’s security posture through vulnerability management, penetration testing, and auditing
  • Utilize a variety of cybersecurity tools for tasks such as network analysis, malware analysis, and forensic investigations

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About This Course

  • Course Description
2

Assessing Cybersecurity Risk

  • Topic A: Identify the Importance of Risk Management
  • Topic B: Assess Risk
  • Topic C: Mitigate Risk
  • Topic D: Integrate Documentation into Risk Management
3

Analyzing the Threat Landscape

  • Topic A: Classify Threats
  • Topic B: Analyze Trends Affecting Security Posture
4

Analyzing Reconnaissance Threats to Computing and Network Environments

  • Topic A: Implement Threat Modeling
  • Topic B: Assess the Impact of Reconnaissance
  • Topic C: Assess the Impact of Social Engineering
5

Analyzing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments

  • Topic A: Assess the Impact of System Hacking Attacks
  • Topic B: Assess the Impact of Web-Based Attacks
  • Topic C: Assess the Impact of Malware
  • Topic D: Assess the Impact of Hijacking and Impersonation Attacks
  • Topic E: Assess the Impact of DoS Incidents
  • Topic F: Assess the Impact of Threats to Mobile Security
  • Topic G: Assess the Impact of Threats to Cloud Security
6

Analyzing Post-Attack Techniques

  • Topic A: Assess Command and Control Techniques
  • Topic B: Assess Persistence Techniques
  • Topic C: Assess Lateral Movement and Pivoting Techniques
  • Topic D: Assess Data Exfiltration Techniques
  • Topic E: Assess Anti-Forensics Techniques
7

Assessing the Organization's Security Posture

  • Topic A: Implement Cybersecurity Auditing
  • Topic B: Implement a Vulnerability Management Plan
  • Topic C: Assess Vulnerabilities
  • Topic D: Conduct Penetration Testing
8

Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence

  • Topic A: Deploy a Security Intelligence Collection and Analysis Platform
  • Topic B: Collect Data from Network-Based Intelligence Sources
  • Topic C: Collect Data from Host-Based Intelligence Sources
9

Analyzing Log Data

  • Topic A: Use Common Tools to Analyze Logs
  • Topic B: Use SIEM Tools for Analysis
10

Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis

  • Topic A: Analyze Incidents with Windows-Based Tools
  • Topic B: Analyze Incidents with Linux-Based Tools
  • Topic C: Analyze Indicators of Compromise
11

Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents

  • Topic A: Deploy an Incident Handling and Response Architecture
  • Topic B: Mitigate Incidents
  • Topic C: Hand Over Incident Information to a Forensic Investigation
12

Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents

  • Topic A: Apply a Forensic Investigation Plan
  • Topic B: Securely Collect and Analyze Electronic Evidence
  • Topic C: Follow Up on the Results of an Investigation
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Appendix A: Regular Expressions

  • Topic A: Parse Log Files with Regular Expressions 

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Analyzing Reconnaissance Threats to Computing and Network Environments

  • Exploiting a Website Using SQL Injection
  • Conducting Vulnerability Scanning Using Nessus
  • Performing Vulnerability Scanning Using OpenVAS
  • Scanning the Local Network
  • Getting TCP Settings
  • Getting UDP Settings
  • Displaying Metadata Information
  • Using the tracert Command
  • Getting Information about the Current Connection Statistics of UDP
  • Getting Information about the Current Connection Statistics of TCP
  • Getting Information about TCP Ports
  • Getting Information about UDP Ports
  • Finding the MAC Address of a System
2

Analyzing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments

  • Using TCPdump
  • Capturing Packets Using Wireshark
  • Analyzing Traffic Captured from Site Survey Software (kismet)
  • Exploiting LDAP-Based Authentication
  • Using OWASP ZAP
  • Using a Numeric IP Address to Locate a Web Server
  • Using NetWitness Investigator
  • Performing a Memory-Based Attack
  • Using the hping Program
  • Confirming the Spoofing Attack in Wireshark
  • Performing Session Hijacking Using Burp Suite
  • Getting Information about DNS
3

Analyzing Post-Attack Techniques

  • Using the Event Viewer
  • Using the dd Utility
  • Using Global Regular Expressions Print (grep)
  • Enabling the peek performance option
4

Assessing the Organization's Security Posture

  • Obtaining IP Route Information from the IP Routing Table
  • Using MBSA
5

Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence

  • Obtaining the IP version supported by a network adapter
  • Obtaining Information about Different IP versions
  • Obtaining Information about the Net Firewall Profile
6

Analyzing Log Data

  • Analyzing Linux Logs for Security Intelligence
7

Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis

  • Using FTK Imager
  • Exploring Windows File Registry
  • Using the Disk Defragmenter  Microsoft Drive Optimizer
  • Using a Hex Editor
8

Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents

  • Converting a FAT32 Partition to NTFS Using Disk Management
  • Converting an NTFS Partition to FAT32 Using Disk Management
  • Converting the FAT32 Partition to NTFS Using cmd

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The CFR certification validates your knowledge and skills to safeguard important information systems before, during, and after a cybersecurity incident.

The certification is ideal for individuals with 3 to 5 years of experience in a computing environment, particularly those working in roles such as CERT/CSIRT/SOC members.

The exam consists of 80 multiple-choice questions. Also, candidates have 120 minutes to complete the exam.

Yes, you can schedule and take the exam online via Pearson OnVUE online proctoring.

The certification will validate your ability to respond to a cyber threat, improve your career prospects, and meet industry standards for cybersecurity professionals.

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