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Module 1: Introduction to Cybersecurity Incident Response
This module highlights the significance of incident response, explores various cybersecurity incidents, and introduces the critical roles within an effective Incident Response Team (IRT).
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What is Cybersecurity Incident Response?
Importance of Incident Response in Modern Organizations
Types of Cybersecurity Incidents
Key Roles in an Incident Response Team (IRT)
Module 2: Incident Response Lifecycle
This module covers the phases of the incident response lifecycle, from preparation and identification to containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned, ensuring a structured approach to handling cybersecurity incidents.
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Overview of the Incident Response Lifecycle (NIST Approach)
Preparation Phase – Building Readiness
Identification Phase – Recognizing Incidents
Containment Phase – Limiting Damage
Eradication Phase – Eliminating the Threat
Recovery Phase – Restoring Normal Operations
Lessons Learned Phase – Continuous Improvement
Module 3: Preparation for Incident Response
This module focuses on preparing for cybersecurity incidents, including establishing policies, creating an incident response plan, setting up tools and technologies, and training response teams for effective readiness.
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Importance of Preparation in Incident Response
Developing an Incident Response Plan (IRP)
Building an Incident Response Team (IRT)
Acquiring and Configuring Tools and Technologies
Security Awareness and Training Programs
Establishing Communication and Reporting Protocols
Module 4: Identifying Cybersecurity Incidents
This module focuses on recognizing cybersecurity incidents, understanding indicators of compromise (IoCs), and utilizing monitoring systems, including SIEM, for effective incident detection and timely reporting.
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Overview of Cybersecurity Incidents
The Importance of Early Detection
Key Indicators of Cybersecurity Incidents
Tools for Identifying Cybersecurity Incidents
Incident Identification Process
Challenges in Identifying Cybersecurity Incidents
Case Studies in Incident Identification
Module 5: Effective Incident Containment
This module focuses on strategies for effectively containing cybersecurity incidents, including isolating affected systems, maintaining communication, and preventing further escalation to minimize damage and impact.
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Overview of Incident Containment
Goals and Objectives of Containment
Immediate Containment Actions
Containment Techniques Based on Incident Type
Short-Term vs Long-Term Containment
Communication During Containment
Evaluating Containment Effectiveness
Module 6: Eradication of Threats
This module focuses on identifying the root cause of cybersecurity incidents, removing threats such as malware, securing configurations, and ensuring thorough verification of threat elimination to restore system integrity.
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Understanding the Eradication Phase
Identifying the Full Scope of the Threat
Removing Malicious Artifacts
Root Cause Analysis
System Restoration and Hardening
Validation and Verification
Improving Defenses to Prevent Recurrence
Module 7: Recovery and Post-Incident Steps
This module focuses on restoring affected systems and services after an incident, ensuring system integrity, validating recovery efforts, and rebuilding confidence with stakeholders through effective post-incident procedures.
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Overview of Recovery and Post-Incident Steps
Recovery Phase – Restoring Operations and Systems
Post-Incident Steps – Analyzing and Improving Incident Response
Documenting and Reporting the Incident
Module 8: Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement
This module focuses on conducting post-incident reviews, updating response plans, enhancing security measures, and leveraging lessons learned to continuously improve incident response strategies and organizational resilience.
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Importance of the Lessons Learned Phase
Post-Incident Review – Analyzing the Incident Response Process
Updating the Incident Response Plan (IRP)
Strengthening Security Posture – Addressing Vulnerabilities
Improving Team Performance – Training and Drills
Continuous Improvement – Building a Resilient Organization
Module 9: Legal, Compliance, and Reporting
This module explains the legal obligations and compliance requirements during incident response, including reporting standards, communicating with authorities, and managing public and media interactions during a cybersecurity incident.
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Understanding Legal Implications of Cyber Incidents
Regulatory Compliance in Incident Response
Reporting Obligations to Authorities and Stakeholders
Legal Protections During Incident Response
Preparing for Legal Challenges
Compliance Documentation and Audits
Ethical Considerations in Incident Response
Module 10: Incident Response Tools and Technologies
This module explores the tools and technologies used in incident response, including endpoint detection, threat hunting, forensic tools, automation, and cloud-based solutions to enhance response efficiency and effectiveness.
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Overview of Incident Response Tools
Monitoring and Detection Tools
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Solutions
Network Forensic Tools
Log Analysis and Management Tools
Digital Forensics and Investigation Tools
Containment and Mitigation Tools
Automation and Orchestration Tools
Communication and Coordination Platforms
Cloud-Specific Incident Response Tools
Threat Intelligence Integration
Incident Response Tools in Action
Module 11: Incident Response in Different Environments
This module explores incident response strategies for different environments, including on-premises systems, cloud platforms, and mobile devices, with a focus on adapting techniques for specific threats like ransomware.
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Overview of Incident Response Across Environments
Incident Response in On-Premises Environments
Incident Response in Cloud Environments
Incident Response in Industrial Control Systems (ICS)
Incident Response in IoT Ecosystems
Incident Response in Remote Work Environments
Adapting Incident Response to Emerging Environments
Cross-Environment Coordination and Best Practices
Module 12: Simulating and Testing Incident Response
This module focuses on testing and simulating incident response through tabletop exercises, red team vs. blue team simulations, and penetration testing to evaluate and improve response readiness and effectiveness.
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Importance of Simulating and Testing Incident Response
Types of Incident Response Testing
Designing Effective Simulations and Tests
Conducting Incident Response Tests
Evaluating and Improving Incident Response
Best Practices for Simulating and Testing Incident Response
Cybersecurity Incident Response Basics
About Lesson

Types of Cybersecurity Incidents

Cybersecurity incidents can vary widely in terms of their scope, impact, and the tactics used by attackers. Understanding the types of incidents is essential for preparing the appropriate response strategies. Some common types of cybersecurity incidents include:

  • Malware Attacks: Malware refers to malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems. Common types include:
  • Viruses: Software that attaches itself to files and spreads across systems.
  • Worms: Similar to viruses but can spread without human intervention.
  • Trojans: Malicious programs disguised as legitimate software.
  • Ransomware: A type of malware that locks or encrypts data, demanding payment for release.

 

Phishing and Social Engineering: These attacks involve deceiving individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as login credentials or financial data. Attackers may impersonate trusted entities through emails, messages, or phone calls, tricking victims into clicking malicious links or downloading harmful attachments.

 

Denial of Service (DoS) and Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS): These attacks overwhelm a system, server, or network with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users. While DoS attacks originate from a single source, DDoS attacks involve multiple systems, often using botnets, to increase the scale and effectiveness of the attack.

 

Data Breach: A data breach occurs when sensitive information is accessed or disclosed without authorization. Breaches can result from hacking, misconfigured systems, or physical theft of devices. Data breaches may expose personally identifiable information (PII), financial records, intellectual property, and other sensitive data.

 

Insider Threats: These threats come from individuals within the organization, such as employees or contractors, who may intentionally or unintentionally cause harm. Insider threats can involve data theft, sabotage, or unintentional mistakes that lead to security vulnerabilities.

 

Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs): APTs are long-term, targeted attacks that are often carried out by well-funded and highly skilled threat actors, such as nation-states or organized cybercriminal groups. These attacks are typically stealthy, with attackers maintaining access to the targeted environment over an extended period to gather sensitive data or disrupt operations.

 

Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: Zero-day vulnerabilities are previously unknown weaknesses in software or hardware that are exploited by attackers before the vendor can release a patch. These vulnerabilities can be particularly dangerous as they leave systems exposed with no immediate fix available.

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