CertNexus - CyberSec First Responder (CFR)

Duration

Duration:

Just 3 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10/2/2025 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated 3-day CyberSec First Responder (CFR) course, you'll learn the skills to monitor, detect and execute appropriate responses for IT security incidents - 40% faster than traditional training. With these skills, you'll become the first line of defense against cyber-attacks, boosting your business' existing IT security measures.

You'll be immersed in the curriculum through our unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, which allows you learn and retain information faster.

Your expert instructor will introduce tools and tactics used to manage cyber security risks, teaching you to identify a range of common threats and how to collect and analyse cyber security intelligence. You'll learn how to:

  • Assess information security risk, attacks and post-attacks in computing and network environments.
  • Analyse the cyber security threat landscape and evaluate the organisation's security posture within a risk management framework
  • Analyse reconnaissance threats to computing and network environments.
  • Collect cybersecurity intelligence.
  • Analyse data collected from security and event logs.
  • Perform active analysis on assets and networks.
  • Investigate and respond to cyber security incidents.

During the course, you'll prepare for and sit the CyberSec First Responder CFR-210 exam, covered by your Certification Guarantee.

If you're a cyber security practitioner responsible for protecting information systems by ensuring their availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation, this course is ideal for you. This course is also suitable for those looking to fulfill DoD directive 8570.01 for information assurance (IA) training.

Four reasons why you should sit your CFR course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be CFR trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 3-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your CFR course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass CFR first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study CFR with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Curriculum

Lesson 1: Assessing Information Security Risk

  • Identify the Importance of Risk Management
  • Assess Risk
  • Mitigate Risk
  • Integrate Documentation into Risk Management

Lesson 2: Analysing the Threat Landscape

  • Classify Threats and Threat Profiles
  • Perform Ongoing Threat Research

Lesson 3: Analysing Reconnaissance Threats to Computing and Network Environments

  • Implement Threat Modeling
  • Assess the Impact of Reconnaissance Incidents
  • Assess the Impact of Social Engineering

Lesson 4: Analysing Attacks on Computing and Network Environments

  • Assess the Impact of System Hacking Attacks
  • Assess the Impact of Web-Based Attacks
  • Assess the Impact of Malware
  • Assess the Impact of Hijacking and Impersonation Attacks
  • Assess the Impact of DoS Incidents
  • Assess the Impact of Threats to Mobile Security
  • Assess the Impact of Threats to Cloud Security

Lesson 5: Analysing Post-Attack Techniques

  • Assess Command and Control Techniques
  • Assess Persistence Techniques: Assess Lateral Movement and Pivoting Techniques
  • Assess Data Exfiltration Techniques
  • Assess Anti-Forensics Techniques

Lesson 6: Evaluating the Organisation’s Security Posture

  • Conduct Vulnerability Assessments
  • Conduct Penetration Tests on Network Assets
  • Follow Up on Penetration Testing

Lesson 7: Collecting Cybersecurity Intelligence

  • Deploy a Security Intelligence Collection and Analysis Platform
  • Collect Data from Network-Based Intelligence Sources
  • Collect Data from Host-Based Intelligence Sources

Lesson 8: Analysing Log Data

  • Use Common Tools to Analyse Logs
  • Use SIEM Tools for Analysis
  • Parse Log Files with Regular Expressions

Lesson 9: Performing Active Asset and Network Analysis

  • Analyse Incidents with Windows-Based Tools
  • Analyse Incidents with Linux-Based Tools
  • Analyse Malware
  • Analyse Indicators of Compromise

Lesson 10: Responding to Cybersecurity Incidents

  • Deploy an Incident Handling and Response Architecture
  • Mitigate Incidents
  • Prepare for Forensic Investigation as a CSIRT

Lesson 11: Investigating Cybersecurity Incidents

  • Apply a Forensic Investigation Plan
  • Securely Collect and Analyse Electronic Evidence
  • Follow Up on the Results of an Investigation

Appendix A: Mapping Course Content to CyberSec First Responder (Exam CFR-210)
Appendix B: List of Security Resources
Appendix C: U.S. Department of Defense Operational Security Practices

Exam Track

You'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training Centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

  • Exam CFR-210: CyberSec First Responder: Threat Detection and Response
    • Exam format: multiple-choice
    • Exam duration: 120 questions
    • Number of questions: 100

What's Included

Included:

  • Official exam
  • Official and comprehensive course materials

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

It is recommended your possess the following knowledge, skills, and experience prior to the course:

  • At least two years of experience in computer network security technology or a related field.
  • The ability to recognize information security vulnerabilities and threats in the context of risk management.
  • A working knowledge of common computer operating systems.
  • A working knowledge of the concepts and operational frameworks of common assurance safeguards in computing environments (including, but not limited to: basic authentication and authorization, resource permissions, and anti-malware mechanisms).
  • A working knowledge of common networking concepts, such as routing and switching.
  • A working knowledge of the concepts and operational frameworks of common assurance safeguards in network environments (including, but not limited to: firewalls, intrusion prevention systems [IPSs], and virtual private networks [VPNs]).

You can achieve the level of skill and knowledge required by attending the following courses:

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CompTIA Security+

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 89 88 66 05 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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