About This Course
IR-200 (Foundational Incident Response) focuses on core incident response concepts and explores how organizations manage and mitigate cyber threats in real-world situations. Upon completion of this course, learners will understand the incident response lifecycle, develop comprehensive incident response plans, and utilize tools and techniques for efficient detection and analysis of security incidents. Learners will gain expertise in foundational incident response practices, positioning them as a valuable asset to incident response teams, Security Operations Centers (SOCs), and organizations committed to strengthening their cybersecurity defenses.
IR-200 is a foundational program for defensive professionals who will learn skills including:
- Applying the ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) standard in the approach to enterprise cyber incident response
- Developing a comprehensive incident response communications plan for before, during, and after a crisis
- Conducting technical analysis to ensure the proper handling of digital evidence to mitigate legal or compliance complications, as well as incomplete investigations
- Mastering eradication techniques and strategies to handle cybersecurity incidents with precision
IR-200 is divided into 13 modules, many of which hands-on learning exercises and labs to ensure learners have practical experience with the skills of incident response. After completing the modules of the course, learners can then tackle the Challenge Lab, which mirrors the exact structure of the OSIR certification exam. Completion of the exam will position learners as a valuable asset to incident response teams, Security Operations Centers (SOCs), and organizations committed to strengthening their cybersecurity defenses.
IR-200 is designed for Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts, IT security specialists, and any professionals aiming to transition into specialized cybersecurity roles focused on incident management. While there are no specific prerequisites for this program, a basic understanding of networking concepts and operating systems (Windows and Linux) is recommended, as well as a familiarity with fundamental cybersecurity principles.
Course Information
What You Will Learn
Course Curriculum
Introduces the core concepts of incident response, focusing on NIST Special Publication 800-61
Learn about the roles and responsibilities of an incident response analyst and incident response teams, and the frameworks they use (CREST, SANS, NIST)
Dive into NIST SP800-61’s four phases of Incident Response
Review examples of good and bad external communications to learn the importance of incident response communication plans
Identify commonly used opportunistic and targeted attacks to improve your ability as an incident handler to respond and recover from security incidents
Recognize and analyze malicious activities to decide which actions you should take to manage and mitigate them
Identify, collect, analyze, and preserve digital evidence from cybersecurity attacks
Walk through the process of opening a case, adding assets, creating an event timeline, and identifying through an IRIS lab
Isolate and neutralize detected threats using isolation techniques and containment strategies
Focus on identifying and eliminating threats quickly to restore normal operations
Develop assessments to evaluate the effects a security incident has or could have on an organization
Create technical records of incidents to improve responses to future incidents and reinforce the value of information security services
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All You Need to Know
The IR-200 course is ideal for individuals seeking to build a strong foundation in incident response. It’s ideal for:
- Aspiring incident responders
- Security Operations Center (SOC) analysts
- IT security specialists
- Professionals aiming to transition into advanced incident response specialized cybersecurity roles focused on incident management
While there are no formal prerequisites, it’s strongly encouraged that you have:
- A solid foundation in TCP/IP networking
- Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems
- Basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts